Director of Choral Activities

Shenandoah University•Winchester, VA

2d•$68,000 - $73,800•Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University seeks a Director of Choral Activities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a full-time, benefited, 9-month career-contract position on the University’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia, beginning in August 2027. The Director will administer the choral area and direct Shenandoah Conservatory Choir, one of three Conservatory choral ensembles. The choir performs repertoire ranging from historical works to contemporary compositions, with programming that emphasizes music inspired by diverse world cultures and a broad spectrum of composers. The Director will teach choral conducting at multiple levels, including undergraduate courses and masters and doctoral conducting study, and teach specialized courses in areas of expertise. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division, choral colleagues, other faculty, and deans to strengthen the Conservatory’s choral culture and develop recruitment strategies. The role includes active recruitment for Conservatory programs, relationship-building with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic region, and contributing to the Conservatory’s reputation as an innovative, collaborative place of study engaging artists from diverse backgrounds. The Director will also participate in faculty meetings and auditions.

Responsibilities

Administer the choral area and direct Conservatory Choir.
Teach undergraduate courses in conducting and guide masters and doctoral conducting study.
Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and contribute to a cohesive, collegial faculty that includes specialists in classical, musical theatre, and commercial voice.
Collaborate with colleagues and the deans to design, develop, and implement recruitment strategies.
Actively recruit for Conservatory programs and build relationships with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic region.
Participate in faculty meetings and auditions.
Teach specialized courses in areas of expertise.
Work with choral colleagues to further elevate the choral culture at Shenandoah Conservatory and advance its reputation as a premier, innovative, and collaborative place of study.