Position Details
Position Information
Position
Artistic Director for HU Singers and Audition Technician
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Job Type
On-Call
Position Summary
New Mexico Highlands University is seeking for its Music Program an Artistic Director for HU Singers and Audition Course. The responsibilities for both classes are for the Spring Semester 2025.Meeting twice a week for 16 weeks for 2.5 hours and Audition would be meeting 2.5 a week for16 weeks.
Assist HU Singers Choral Director to supervise, plan, and coordinate the design and technical aspects of the department’s production in HU Singers and Audition Course.
Audition
Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
HU Singers Ensemble
Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
ArtisticDirector will assist as needed with weekly class in the semester NMHU Music Program, Spring 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Part-Time Artistic Director position beginning Spring 2025; an individual able to direct HU Singers Ensemble and Audition Course.
HU Singers meets 2.5 hours per week, Audition meetings 2.5 hours per week.
Minimum Job Requirements
Experience in ensembles, voice, production and directing.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified candidate will be able to assist in all aspects of technical direction, including but not limited to all levels of stagecraft. Manage all aspects of department’s scene shop. Work with NMHU Choral Director and HU Singers students with scene designing and the implementation of their designs and technical production elements. Facilitate and organize and run the weekly productions meetings. Generate appropriate calendars and maintain deadlines. Manage the department’s HU Singers and creative scene shop to safe and professional standards. Candidate will be required to assist in the theatrical components of the class by character development, blocking and song interpretation.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Flexible work schedule.
New Mexico Highlands University has implemented a mandatory COVID -19 vaccine requirement for NMHU students and employees. For detailed information, visit Coronavirus ( COVID -19) information – New Mexico Highlands University (nmhu.edu)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity working with non-auditioned music majors students, vocal and instrumental performers, planning
Experience in the following
Ensemble Voices
Music Theatre Productions
Physical Demands
• Sitting……………….…………..Frequently
• Standing………………………….Occasionally
• Walking…………….…..……….Occasionally
• Bending……………..……….Occasionally
•Squatting……………………….Occasionally
• Climbing………………….…Occasionally
•Kneeling…………………..…Occasionally
• Lifting up to twenty (40) pounds……………..……Occasionally
• Repetitive hand motions, ……………….…………Frequently
Working Environment
Work is performed in a typical classroom environment.
Work with frequent interruptions.
Pay Rate
3,000.00
Work Location/Campus Center
Las Vegas, NM Campus
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS924P
Open Date
04/08/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
A complete application must include 1) A letter of application. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann at agarcianuthman@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest