Choral Music Professor & Choir Director

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks (CA); Vor Ort; USD 73.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks seeks an Assistant Professor of Music to teach and mentor students, conduct choral ensembles, and participate in scholarly activities. The role emphasizes directing the CLU Choir and Cielo, organizing performances, and fostering recruitment across the Music Department.

The candidate will teach courses in theory, history, conducting, or private vocal lessons, and engage in department and university service.

Qualifikationen

• Possession of a terminal degree in Choral Conducting, Vocal Performance, or Choral Music Education.
• ABD will be considered with a set date for when the doctorate will be earned.
• Ability to deliver course curricula and mentor students.

Aufgaben

• Conduct the CLU Choir and Cielo, and oversee all vocal activities within the department.
• Organize the annual University Christmas Concerts.
• Recruit and retain students for the Music Department.
• Plan and engage in domestic and international tours with department chair and faculty.
• Teach coursework in secondary areas (theory, aural skills, history, conducting, vocal lessons).
• Engage in service to the Music Department and the University’s ceremonial traditions.
• Support music students through performances and recitals.
• Contribute to curricular initiatives and participate in committees.

Kenntnisse

Choral conducting knowledge

Vocal performance knowledge

Diversity awareness

Curriculum delivery

Ausbildung

Terminal degree in Choral Conducting / Vocal Performance / Choral Music Education (D.M.A. or Ph.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks seeks an Assistant Professor of Music to teach and mentor students, conduct choral ensembles, and participate in scholarly activities. The role emphasizes directing the CLU Choir and Cielo, organizing performances, and fostering recruitment across the Music Department.

The candidate will teach courses in theory, history, conducting, or private vocal lessons, and engage in department and university service.