Tenure-Track Choral Conductor & Vocal Mentor

Cal Lutheran; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Choral Music. The primary responsibility is to conduct the university choirs (SATB choir and treble choir), lead vocal activities, and teach courses in the Music Department beginning Fall 2027.

The candidate should be a visionary choral pedagogue with collaboration and recruitment experience. The department values diversity and inclusion, mentoring African-American, Latina/o, and Native American

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Choral Conducting, Vocal Performance, or Choral Music Education (or ABD with date).
• Experience or sensitivity in teaching diverse student populations.
• Ability to mentor students and engage in scholarly/creative activity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the CLU Choir, Cielo, and oversee all vocal activities.
• Organize the annual University Christmas Concerts.
• Recruit and retain students for the Music Department; plan tours.
• Teach courses in secondary areas (e.g., music theory, conducting, private vocal lessons).
• Provide mentoring and classroom instruction; maintain records and student progress.

Skills

Choral conducting

Vocal instruction

Effective communication

Education

Terminal degree in Choral Conducting, Vocal Performance, or Choral Music Education

ABD considered with date for doctorate

Job description

California Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Choral Music. The primary responsibility is to conduct the university choirs (SATB choir and treble choir), lead vocal activities, and teach courses in the Music Department beginning Fall 2027.

The candidate should be a visionary choral pedagogue with collaboration and recruitment experience. The department values diversity and inclusion, mentoring African-American, Latina/o, and Native American