Assistant Professor in Choral Conducting

Providence College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College's Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting beginning AY 2027. The candidate directs one choir and teaches three courses per semester (general music, theory, choral methods, conducting) for a 9-credit load.

Two main concerts are planned yearly, fall and spring, with duties including recruitment and student advising. The position requires a Ph.D./D.M.A./DN/Ed.D.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in choral conducting (PhD, DMA, DN or EdD).
• Demonstrated scholarly/creative/artistic work.

Responsibilities

• Direct one choir and teach three courses per semester (general music, theory, conducting, etc.).
• Maintain a 9-credit load per semester and supervise juries and advising.
• Coordinate two annual concerts and collaborate with music faculty.

Skills

Choral conducting

Teaching

Recruitment

Advising

Education

PhD/ DMA/ DN/ EdD in Choral Conducting

Job description

The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Choral Conducting beginning academic year 2027. Duties include directing one choir and teaching two music courses, including but not limited to general music courses (e.g., music appreciation, theory), choral methods, conducting, and other courses depending upon the candidate’s interests and experiences per semester for a total of three courses, a 9-credit hour load per semester. Two concerts are performed each year, fall and spring. Other tasks required of the choral director include preparing the choir to sing at various College events that may include collaborating with other music faculty members, recruitment, attending and grading juries, student advising, and general tasks as needed assigned to faculty members.

Salary: $66,000-$76,000

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree requirements: Ph.D., D.M.A., DN, or Ed.D. in Choral Conducting
• Scholarship requirements: A demonstration of scholarly/creative/artistic work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong rehearsal and conducting techniques.
• A strong academic background in music required to teach various types of courses in keeping with a liberal arts education
• Experience teaching at institutions of higher education
• Experience teaching music K-12

For additional information please contact Dr. Catherine Gordon, Chair, Music Department, Providence College, Providence, RI, 02918-0001 or email [e-mail].