Director of Choral Activities & Conducting

Shenandoah University; Hayfield (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University 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 on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Director will lead the Conservatory Choir, teach undergraduate conducting, recruit for programs, build relationships with high school choral programs, and collaborate with faculty to advance

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in choral conducting or professional equivalent.
• A record of successful teaching at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of effective strategies for recruiting a broad spectrum of choral singers.
• A demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners.
• Mindfulness for student well-being and contribution to Belonging.
• A thoughtful orientation toward collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Administer the choral area, direct Conservatory Choir, teach undergraduate conducting, and guide masters and doctoral conducting study.
• Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and colleagues in a diverse faculty.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies with deans to grow Conservatory programs.
• Participate in faculty meetings and auditions.
• Teach specialized courses in areas of expertise.

Skills

Choral conducting

Collegiate teaching

Recruitment strategies

Inclusive pedagogy

Student well-being

Collaborative work

Education

Terminal degree in choral conducting

Job description

Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University 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 on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Director will lead the Conservatory Choir, teach undergraduate conducting, recruit for programs, build relationships with high school choral programs, and collaborate with faculty to advance