Adjunct Faculty - Associate Music Director: BYU New Horizons Orchestra

Job Title:  Adjunct Faculty - School of Music - Associate Music Director: BYU New Horizons Orchestra

Posting End Date: June 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM (MDT) 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, June 12, 2025 

Position Start Date: September 1, 2025

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Music is required. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education is preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Teaching school-age orchestra students in a school setting and/or amateur or novice adult musicians in private lessons or a group setting experience required.

• Strong conducting and performance skills on a primary orchestral string instrument are required.

 Duties/Expectations: 

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Firm commitment to the mission of the BYU New Horizons Orchestra, which is to provide entry and re-entry points for adults seeking music-making opportunities in a string orchestra.
• Teach all four orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass).
• Conduct the orchestra as assigned by the music director.
• Provide administrative and logistical support as assigned by the music director.
• Guide and help BYU music education majors assigned to teach orchestra members.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. 

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.