Director of Choral Activities & Conducting

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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 will begin in August 2027 on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Director will supervise the Conservatory Choir, teach conducting at undergraduate level, collaborate with choral faculty to elevate the program, recruit for Conservatory programs

Qualifications

• Experience directing choral ensembles.
• Recruitment experience for Conservatory or university programs.
• Teaching conducting at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Administer the choral area and direct the Conservatory Choir.
• Teach undergraduate conducting courses and guide masters/doctoral conducting study.
• Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and other faculty to foster a cohesive program.
• Collaborate with deans to design and implement recruitment strategies.
• Participate in faculty meetings and auditions; teach specialized courses.

Skills

Choral conducting

Recruitment

Collaboration

Teaching

Job description

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 will begin in August 2027 on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Director will supervise the Conservatory Choir, teach conducting at undergraduate level, collaborate with choral faculty to elevate the program, recruit for Conservatory programs