Assistant/Associate Professor of Music & Director of Choral Activities

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huston-Tillotson University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment in Voice and Director of Choral Activities at the rank of assistant or associate professor, beginning August 2026. This role is housed within the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will lead an established choral program, including the University Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, and other vocal ensembles. Responsibilities also include teaching voice lessons, maintaining an active voice studio for majors and non-majors, and teaching other relevant courses. A key component of this position is recruiting students for the music program, particularly for choral activities and voice majors. The University Concert Choir is a significant representative ensemble that has toured extensively. Continued local and national performing activities are expected. The position offers a salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually, plus benefits.

Requirements

A master’s degree (D.M.A. or Ph.D. preferred) in music.
A record of choral directing and vocal performing experience is desired.
Experience in grant writing is also preferred.
Be enthusiastic about teaching voice and choral music at all levels to undergraduate students.

Nice To Haves

D.M.A. or Ph.D. in music.
Experience in grant writing.

Responsibilities

Direct the University Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, and other vocal ensembles.
Teach applied voice lessons to music majors and non-majors.
Maintain an active voice studio.
Teach additional music courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs.
Recruit choral students and voice majors to the music program.
Promote and represent the University Concert Choir through local and national performances.
Engage in continued professional performance activities.
Contribute to departmental and university service.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts (preferred).