Assistant Professor - Music

Spelman College Portal • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Music, specializing in Choral Conducting. This role involves teaching and conducting within collegiate and professional choral settings, with a focus on a broad range of choral repertoire. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and prepare new repertoire, possess knowledge of repertoire for women's voices and African American choral music, and demonstrate scholarly and/or creative activity.

Requirements

• DMA or equivalent terminal degree in Choral Conducting or a related field.
• Experience in collegiate and/or professional choral settings.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct a broad range of choral repertoire, including traditional classical works, and to independently learn and prepare new repertoire.
• Knowledge of repertoire for women’s voices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of African American choral music.
• Evidence of scholarly and/or creative activity.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in music education, musicology, or music research.
• Experience with technology, digital media, and learning management systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom/ensemble management skills.
• Professional relationships with choral organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct within collegiate and professional choral settings.
• Teach and conduct a broad range of choral repertoire, including traditional classical works.
• Independently learn and prepare new repertoire.
• Contribute to the scholarly and/or creative activity of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree