The University of Maryland School of Music invites applications for the position of Director of the Maryland Opera Studio MOS The successful candidate will conduct at least one full opera production per year provide vocal coaching for the MOS students teach classes specific to their areas of expertise set policies and procedures for the MOS in collaboration with other MOS faculty in consultation with colleagues across the School of Music oversee the MOS curriculum in collaboration with other faculty choose repertoire for productions scenes new readings concerts in collaboration with faculty of the VoiceOpera Division and the School of Music collaborate with faculty of the VoiceOpera Division on the MOS admissions decisions and recruitment of students mentor and engage the MOS conducting and collaborative piano students participate in the activities and governance of the Conducting and Ensembles Division and the VoiceOpera Division foster an environment of collaboration within the School of Music and engage with the campus wide Arts for All Initiative collaborate with the Director of the School of Music on the MOS budget matters and the hiring of the MOS guest artists and adjunct faculty The Director of the MOS must be willing and available to meet these responsibilities on campus on a regular and ongoing basisThe successful candidate will maintain an active and visible professional profile build professional relationships with local regional and national artistic institutions cultivate an inclusive welcoming and healthy learning environment for students faculty and staff and actively participate in the culture of service to the School of Music the College of Arts and Humanities and the University