Professor of percussion

The Royal Danish Conservatory of Music advertises a position as professor of percussion for occupation with entry on 1 September 2025. The position The prospective professor must oversee the training of percussionists up to the highest soloist level. It is assumed that the professor, in close cooperation with the other teachers in the subject group, the management and the administration, actively contributes to developing the percussion education. This applies not only to the soloist elements of the courses, but to all parts which aim to promote the students' opportunities to meet the labor market's various demands for specialization in orchestral music, chamber music, early and new music, music pedagogy, communication, project development, etc. It is expected that the professor assumes responsibility for the professional management of the percussion subject area and participates in the professional group's work with the orchestra training and in the development of the conservatory as a whole. It is crucial that the students are prepared both artistically, creatively and innovatively for the music life of the future, which is changing and developing. The position also includes study administrative obligations in connection with the organization of and participation in teaching, exams, entrance exams, meetings, etc. In addition, the position includes taking care of the conservatory's large percussion instruments, including supervision and maintenance. The position's content of artistic development activities (KUV) and educational development activities (PUV) as well as any other artistic projects will be agreed in more detail. Qualifications An assessment of the applicants' qualifications is carried out, in which emphasis is placed on: Extensive artistic work as a percussionist at an international level Extensive teaching experience with the training of percussionists up to the highest level (soloist class) Artistic and/or pedagogical development company or similar company at an international level Orchestra experience and/or in-depth knowledge of the conditions that apply to professional work in a symphony orchestra Experience with the supervision and maintenance of a larger range of percussion instruments Ability to collaborate with other staff groups Possibly. study administrative experience Motivated application, CV, diplomas, materials relating to artistic activities, artistic and pedagogical development activities as well as teaching that the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, are submitted electronically. Possibly recordings can be collected in a playlist. The overall application must clarify and document the qualification requirements for the position and contain a detailed explanation of the personal and professional goals the applicant has for the position. Proposals for specific projects within KUV and PUV can also be sent. A teaching test can be expected to be held in connection with the qualification assessment. The conservatory is a higher secondary artistic education institution with an international profile, where it is natural that all employees can also teach in English. We regard diversity as a resource and therefore encourage everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. Other employment will be possible to the extent that it is compatible with employment at DKDM. Salary and terms of employment The position is filled on the terms of a collective agreement and is classified in salary range 37, where the salary per 1 April 2024 amounts to DKK 639,938.00 annually on a full-time basis. In addition, pension contributions and any personal allowance. The employment rate of the position is determined on the basis of an agreement on teaching and other tasks during the academic year. The appointment is time-limited to a period of five years with the possibility of extension for up to three years. Employment takes place in accordance with the Ministry of Culture's executive order no. 1123 of 22 August 2018 on the employment of artistic/scientific staff at certain educational institutions under the Ministry of Culture. Reference is also made to the circular on the position structure for artistic/scientific staff at music conservatories under the Ministry of Culture. Further information on terms of employment can be obtained by contacting the rector of the Royal Danish Music Conservatory at [email protected]. Application must reach the conservatoire no later than Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 12.00 noon.