Interim Choral Director & Music Educator

Aquinas College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI invites applications for an interim Visiting/Assistant Professor of Music for the 2025-2026 year. The candidate will conduct all three college choirs and teach other music courses aligned with strengths and interests.

The role involves recruitment, curriculum development, and community engagement, with duties including advising music majors and participating in departmental planning and accreditation work.

Qualifications

• Preferred: earned doctorate in choral conducting or ABD.
• Five years teaching experience at elementary or secondary level; two years college teaching.
• Experience in sacred music, PK-12 music education, and vocal jazz preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the College Chorus, Collegiate Singers, and the Treble Chorus.
• Teach other courses in the music curriculum based on strengths and interests.
• Curate and direct Lessons and Carols and High School Choral Day.
• Advise Music majors/minors and participate in department activities.
• Engage in recruitment and accreditation activities.

Skills

Choral conducting

Teaching experience

Recruitment

Curriculum planning

Education

Doctorate in choral conducting

ABD

Job description

Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI invites applications for an interim Visiting/Assistant Professor of Music for the 2025-2026 year. The candidate will conduct all three college choirs and teach other music courses aligned with strengths and interests.

The role involves recruitment, curriculum development, and community engagement, with duties including advising music majors and participating in departmental planning and accreditation work.