Director of Choral Activities & Nordic Choir (Tenure‑Eligible)

Jobflows; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther College seeks an Associate or Full Professor of Music to become Director of Choral Activities, conducting Nordic Choir and leading Christmas at Luther. This tenure-eligible eleven-month role involves extensive recruiting outside academic year, with rank commensurate with credentials and experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate conducting, mentor student conductors, and provide artistic leadership for the college’s vibrant choral program within a liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in music.
• Distinguished record of choral conducting at national/international level.
• Proven teaching excellence at the collegiate level.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Collaborative and collegial approach to music-making.
• Experience in recruitment and secondary school outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Nordic Choir, Luther’s flagship choral ensemble.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for music recruiting.
• Lead recruiting efforts in the choral area.
• Teach undergraduate conducting and mentor student conductors.
• Provide artistic leadership of Christmas at Luther performances.
• Provide administrative and artistic leadership of the college’s extensive choral program.
• Engage in departmental service and act as departmental ambassador on and off campus.
• Report to Music Department and to the Provost for Director of Choral Activities duties.

Education

Doctorate in Music

Job description

Luther College seeks an Associate or Full Professor of Music to become Director of Choral Activities, conducting Nordic Choir and leading Christmas at Luther. This tenure-eligible eleven-month role involves extensive recruiting outside academic year, with rank commensurate with credentials and experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate conducting, mentor student conductors, and provide artistic leadership for the college’s vibrant choral program within a liberal arts setting.