Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor

Stagetime Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University invites dynamic and creative musicians with a proven record of excellence to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Director of Choral Activities in the School of Music. The start date is August 1, 2026.

The director will lead recruitment, artistic direction, and ensemble growth across choral programs, including Schola Cantorum, and teach related courses. The candidate should demonstrate strong musicianship, knowledge of standard choral literature, and openness to

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in conducting or music education is required by the appointment date.
• Three years of full-time teaching at the collegiate level is required.
• Applicants with a minimum of three years middle school or high school classroom teaching experience will receive special consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and artistic direction for choral ensembles.
• Prepare undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and music education.
• Foster innovative choral repertoire and cross-disciplinary initiatives.

Job description

Music (Director of Choral Activities), Tenure-Track Faculty

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University invites dynamic and creative musicians and educators with a proven record of excellence as a conductor, classroom instructor, mentor and recruiter to apply for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#225040) at the rank of assistant or associate professor to serve as the Director of Choral Activities. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The Director of Choral Activities will be actively engaged in research and deeply committed to quality instruction and musicianship. The successful candidate will serve as the primary leader in recruitment, artistic direction, and strategic planning for ensemble growth for all MTSU choral ensembles.

The successful candidate will lead Schola Cantorum in rehearsal and performance while also preparing undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, music education, and academic areas based on the candidate's areas of specialization. The director position requires excellent musicianship skills, comprehensive knowledge of standard choral literature with a commitment to the performance of new music, and knowledge of current performance practice, including the incorporation of cross-disciplinary initiatives and commitment to various genres.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of methods and current developments in choral music as an academic discipline, as well as familiarity with current instructional strategies for the K-12 and collegiate classroom. The ideal candidate will combine traditional musical excellence with innovative approaches to choral education and performance, contributing to MTSU's commitment to comprehensive musical training and research.

The MTSU School of Music serves approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate music majors in Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Music degrees as well as many students involved in specialized minors. For more information, please visit www.mtsu.edu/music.

Required Education

A terminal degree in conducting or music education is required by the appointment date.

Required Experience

Three years of full-time teaching at the collegiate level is required.

Other Desirables

Applicants with a minimum of three years middle school or high school classroom teaching experience will receive special consideration.