Dux is seeking a candidate on behalf of the Royal Conservatoire, its client for Head of the Classical Department

About the organization

Students at the Royal Conservatoire are studying at the oldest conservatoire in the Netherlands, where experiment and innovation are inextricably linked with tradition and craftsmanship in an inspiring learning environment. They are taught by leading international musicians and dancers. The education and research is dedicated to the creation, recreation and presentation of music and dance, inside the conservatoire and in collaboration with many external organisations, institutions and professional partners, both locally and internationally. As a result, there is a strong connection between the learning environment and the professional music and dance world. The courses are based on an intensive combination of the three core elements of the institute’s DNA: teaching, research and production.

The Royal Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Art together form the University of the Arts The Hague. They offer Bachelor’s and Masters’ courses at HBO level, a range of preparatory courses and, in association with the University of Leiden, a variety of electives and a PhD programme. The Royal Conservatoire is located in the new house for culture, Amare, that opened its doors in September 2021.

The Classical Department owes its position to the extensive range of educational offerings and the quality of its students and teachers. The department fosters a professionally oriented study environment through international projects organized in collaboration with renowned professional orchestras and ensembles. Master's specializations in orchestral music and contemporary ensemble playing, a joint European master's programme in chamber music, and minors in early music, jazz, conducting, and composition provide students with ample opportunities to tailor their studies to their individual talents and ambitions. While each department of the Royal Conservatoire has its own strengths, they all share a pioneering spirit that places the interplay between tradition and innovation at its core. Due to the departure of the current Head, there is a vacancy for the position of Head of the Classical Department (0.8 – 1.0 fte).

Tasks and responsibilities

The Head of the Classical Department provides direction and leadership for the further development of the classical music programmes in the bachelor's and master's degree programmes. As the Head, you will lead the department in continuing and further developing its current course, aimed at strengthening the profile and improving the quality of education, in line with the mission and vision of the Royal Conservatoire. You should have a clear vision of project-based education, international collaboration, and student-centered learning, as well as demonstrable experience in leading enhancement and change processes. You will recognize the qualities in the current curriculum and further develop it into a progressive and distinctive educational programme that is closely linked to the latest developments in the professional practice. You will ensure balanced teaching teams are part of the department and committed to the study programmes and their philosophy. You are responsible for the daily management and implementation of the education, supported by a small team of education and project coordinators for organizational and production matters. Together with the other heads of education departments, you will share responsibility for the education and research policies of the Royal Conservatoire, advising the management on educational development. Additionally, you will work closely with supporting services such as Marketing and Communication, Quality Assurance, Finance, and HR, and have access to an extensive (inter)national professional network.

Job requirements

• Extensive knowledge of (music) educational programmes in the Netherlands and in Europe;

• A solid vision of international developments in the field and the ability to translate this into innovative educational programmes;

• A completed master's degree (PhD is a plus);

• A broad relevant (inter)national network and willingness to deploy it;

• Experience in music education, in developing a progressive curriculum, conducting research and preparing students for a professional practice;

• Strong management skills, with a demonstrated track record in a previous leadership role.

• Preferably experience as an active performing musician with extensive professional knowledge;

• Knowledge of and affinity with developments in the performing arts and contemporary music in an international context;

• A vision of didactic skills and educational innovation;

• Inspiring leader who communicates with ease with teachers, and knows how to inspire and support young people in their ambitions; you are a team player and a team builder and know what it takes to motivate people;

• Good command of the Dutch (or willingness to learn) and English language (written and spoken).

What does the Royal Conservatoire offer?

An exciting job in an inspiring environment with considerable scope for professional development. The position is graded on salary scale 13 in the Collective Agreement for the Universities of Applied Sciences on the basis of fulltime employment. This amount is excluding 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension plan and health insurance and/or disability insurance under favorable conditions.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit an updated curriculum vitae and motivation letter no later than July 29th by uploading it via the button below.

Early submission is advised as applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis.

Candidates need to have a work permit for the Netherlands.

For more information about this position, you can send an email to: victorine.vanmanen@dux.nl.

Details

Position (Senior) management Minimal education MA Experience level Senior level Country Netherlands Language requirements English Other language requirement Dutch Working language(s) English,Dutch

Dates

Deadline for application 29 Jul, 2023 Start date 01 Aug, 2023

Files

DUX job profile Head of Classical Deparment final.pdf

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