Choral Programs Director & Conducting Leader (Tenure-Track)

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Music (Director of Choral Activities). The successful candidate will provide artistic, academic, and programmatic leadership for the choral program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to RSCA, recruitment, outreach, and service.

The position features an administrative release with duties determined by qualifications and School needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Music Education, Choral Conducting, Conducting, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; equivalent university experience and demonstrated achievement may be considered in lieu of the doctorate
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrated professional experience in choral conducting and ensemble leadership; knowledge of choral repertoire, conducting techniques, rehearsal methodology, choral pedagogy, and vocal principles relevant to choral instruction

Responsibilities

• Direct the University Chorale and Chamber Singers and oversee their artistic development, rehearsal, performance, and long-term growth.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in choral conducting, choral literature, and related areas; mentor students.
• Work with music education faculty to prepare students for careers as music educators and choral professionals.
• Provide leadership for recruitment and retention of students in choral music and related areas.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to support student success and program development.

Skills

Choral conducting

Ensemble leadership

Rehearsal methodology

Choral pedagogy

Vocal principles

Education

Doctorate in Music Education or Choral Conducting

Job description

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Music (Director of Choral Activities). The successful candidate will provide artistic, academic, and programmatic leadership for the choral program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to RSCA, recruitment, outreach, and service.

The position features an administrative release with duties determined by qualifications and School needs.