Assistant Professor - Music

Spelman College (Old); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will direct the Glee Club, teach choral conducting and related courses, and contribute to teaching, recruitment, and service.

The position begins Fall 2027, with a focus on developing a diverse choral program, expanding repertoire, and engaging students in scholarly and creative activity within a supportive, historically Black college setting in

Qualifications

• DMA or terminal degree in Choral Conducting or related field.
• Experience in collegiate and/or professional choral settings.
• Ability to teach and conduct broad choral repertoire, including traditional works and repertoire for women’s voices.
• Knowledge of repertoire for women’s voices.
• Knowledge of African American choral music.
• Evidence of scholarly and/or creative activity.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Glee Club as a curricular ensemble and prepare it for performances and tours.
• Teach choral conducting and related courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and departmental activities.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly/creative activity (presentations, publications, commissions, or recordings).
• Participate in college and department service and committees.

Skills

Choral conducting

University teaching

Curriculum development

Recruitment and retention

Education

DMA or terminal degree in Choral Conducting

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor - Music

Area of Study

Choral Conducting

Begins

Fall 2027

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Music at Spelman College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Spelman College Glee Club, teach choral conducting and two courses in their area of expertise, and contribute to the department’s teaching, recruitment, creative activity, and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the Glee Club as a curricular ensemble.
• Prepare the ensemble for departmental performances, signature college events, and an annual spring tour.
• Develop and teach a broad range of choral repertoire, including traditional classical works, repertoire for women’s voices, and African American choral music.
• Teach choral conducting and additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention.
• Contribute to departmental and college activities.
• Research/Creative Activity: Maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative activity, including conference presentations, professional memberships, publications, arrangements or compositions, guest conducting, residencies, commissions, clinics, and recordings. Departmental and College Service.
• Participate in departmental activities, including jury examinations, hearings, student recitals, departmental concerts, auditions, and recruitment events.
• Participate in College committees, programs, events, and other service activities appropriate to a tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Contribute to the academic and institutional life of Spelman College through collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DMA or equivalent terminal degree in Choral Conducting or a related field.
• Experience in collegiate and/or professional choral settings.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct a broad range of choral repertoire, including traditional classical works, and to independently learn and prepare new repertoire.
• Knowledge of repertoire for women’s voices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of African American choral music.
• Evidence of scholarly and/or creative activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in music education, musicology, or music research.
• Experience with technology, digital media, and learning management systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom/ensemble management skills.
• Professional relationships with choral organizations.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Annotated CV
• Teaching statement
• Conducting repertoire list
• Performance and/or teaching demonstration video
• Three (3) letters of reference

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.