Position Announcement: Director of UHD Mariachi Ensembles and Artist in Residence, University of Houston-Downtown 

The University of Houston-Downtown Department of Arts and Communication is seeking candidates for the non-tenure track, part-time position of Director of Mariachi, Artist in Residence. The intended candidate should be committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body.  The successful candidate will initiate the formation of a Mariachi ensemble upon arrival in consultation with the department chair and faculty.  Duties will include student recruitment; planning and maintaining an active performance agenda for Mariachi ensemble(s) in conjunction with a community arts liaison; and building and maintaining a relationship with UHD Mariachi alumni.

This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Job Description 

• Teaches Mariachi Ensemble courses each long semester (one 3-credit hour and one 1-credit hour combined undergraduate course)
• Directs all aspects of university Mariachi ensemble(s) including programming, rehearsals, and performances 
• Works with community arts liaison and department staff regarding procedural or administrative items necessary for directing a university Mariachi ensemble including space reservation, event advertising, and budget management

Required Qualifications

• A strong record of professional activities in Mariachi performance and teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s level music degree with an emphasis on Mariachi, Mariachi education, or a related field
• Prior experience teaching at a university and building mariachi programs is strongly encouraged

To Apply:

• A letter of interest, including a narrative addressing the applicant’s qualifications and ability to fulfill the expectations of the position
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of conferred degrees
• Link to a 10-15 minute video of the candidate facilitating a class or rehearsal or conducting a performance to be submitted to Chair Dr. Azar Rejaie at rejaiea@uhd.edu

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.