Director of Choral Activities

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia invites applications for the Director of Choral Activities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This full-time benefited (9-month) career-contract position will begin in August 2027.

The Director will administer the choral area, direct the Conservatory Choir, and teach undergraduate conducting courses while mentoring graduate conducting students.

Responsabilités

• Administer the choral area and direct the Conservatory Choir.
• Teach undergraduate conducting courses and mentor graduate conducting students.
• Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and other faculty to design integrated programs.
• Lead recruitment efforts for Conservatory programs in the mid-Atlantic region.
• Participate in faculty governance, auditions, and teach specialized courses.

Description du poste

Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University invites applications for the Director of Choral Activities position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This full-time benefited (9-month) career-contract position, located on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia, will begin in August 2027.

Shenandoah Conservatory Choir, one of three choral ensembles within the Conservatory,specializes in music encompassing everything from historical repertoire to the most cutting-edge contemporary choral compositions. Emphasis is placed on programming music inspired by a wide variety of world cultures and from a broad spectrum of composers.

Beyond directing the Conservatory Choir, the chosen candidate will teach choral conducting across levels, and work with choral colleagues to further elevate the choral culture at Shenandoah Conservatory. The Director of Choral Activities will actively recruit for Conservatory programs, build relationships with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic region, and advance the Conservatory's reputation as a premier and innovative place of study where artists from diverse backgrounds actively engage around innovative and collaborative work. Specifically, the desired candidate will:

1. Administer the choral area, direct Conservatory Choir, teach undergraduate courses in conducting and guide masters and doctoral conducting study;
2. Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and contribute to a cohesive and collegial faculty that includes specialists in classical, musical theatre, and commercial voice;
3. Collaborate with colleagues and the deans to design, develop, and implement recruitment strategies;
4. Actively participate in faculty meetings, auditions; and
5. Teach specialized courses in areas of expertise.