Direttore/Direttrice della Scuola universitaria di Musica (SUM) — Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana

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The Fondazione Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana opens the competition for the position of Director/Director of the University School of Music (SUM) Percentage of employment: 80–100% Entry into operation: 1 September 2027 or date to be agreed The University School of Music (SUM) is one of the three departments of the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland (CSI). She is affiliated with SUPSI in an academic integration while maintaining administrative and financial independence. Although the SUM operates with a cantonal public mandate, the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland is a foundation of private law, non-profit and tax-free. COMPITI AND RESPONSIBILITY The Director/Director SUM is responsible for the operational management of the University School of Music and, in particular, for the quality of training, research and service. It represents the SUM inward and outward.

Among the main responsibilities

• submit budgets, accounts, development plans and financial plans to the Foundation Directorate for

approval, reserved the competences of the Foundation Council and SUPSI

• share with the Training Manager and with the area managers the presence to

exams and act as the main interlocutor of the teaching staff

• to act as an appeal for aspects relating to SUM not attributed to other instances
• respond to the Foundation Council and, for the powers assigned, to the Foundation Directorate;

for the aspects established by the Affiliate Agreement, respond directly to SUPSI

Director/Director SUM

• presides over the SUM Directorate
• is member of the SUM Council, coordinating body with SUPSI
• is member of the CSI Foundation Directorate, responsible for financial, logistical aspects, HR

and corporate identity

• he manages, along with the Director of the Music School (SMUS), the Pre-College Department.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS

The Director/Director represents the CSI SUM

• Directorate SUPSI
• in Konferenz Musikhochschulen Schweiz (KMHS)
• in the Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Musikhochschulen et Académies de Musique

(AEC). REQUEST

We look for an authoritative personality with a solid artistic and managerial profile, in possession of:

• professional musical training;
• excellent knowledge of the Swiss university music training system;
• proven management and relational skills;
• excellent knowledge of national languages:

or at least B2 level in Italian and in another national language; or at least A2 level in the third national language;

• good knowledge of English.

A limited educational and/or artistic activity is desired. OFFICE

• a strategic management role in a reference musical and academic institution;
• an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary context;
• the possibility to contribute to the artistic and academic development of musical training

university;

• collaboration with national and international networks of the sector;
• contractual and social conditions attractive;
• organizational flexibility and attention to the balance between professional and artistic activities.

REMUNERATION The remuneration is in accordance with the internal provisions of the CSI and will be discussed with the candidates and candidates invited to the interview. CANDIDACATION The full application, accompanied by curriculum vitae and table, letter of motivation and copy of the diplomas, must be sent by 20 November 2026 to the e-mail address [email protected], with the words “Concourse Director SUM”.

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