Director of Choral Activities

Shenandoah University•Winchester, VA

2d•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 lead the Conservatory Choir, whose repertoire ranges from historical music to contemporary choral compositions, with an emphasis on music inspired by diverse world cultures and composers. The position also teaches choral conducting at multiple levels, including undergraduate courses and master’s and doctoral conducting study, and contributes to the Conservatory’s choral culture. The Director will administer the choral area, recruit for Conservatory programs, build relationships with high school choral programs in the Mid-Atlantic region, and help advance the Conservatory’s reputation as an innovative, collaborative place of study for artists from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division, faculty colleagues, and deans on recruitment strategies and contribute to a collegial faculty spanning classical, musical theatre, and commercial voice. Duties also include participating in faculty meetings and auditions and teaching specialized courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications and explaining how they would contribute to a positive choral culture and recruitment, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and links to rehearsal and performance videos. Additional materials may be requested from finalists. Application review begins immediately and continues until a qualified candidate is selected. A pre-employment background check is required; a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and the university is not currently able to sponsor international visas.

Requirements

A terminal degree in choral conducting or professional equivalent.
A record of successful teaching at the collegiate level.
Evidence of effective strategies for recruiting a broad spectrum of choral singers.
A demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential.
Mindfulness of student well-being and the ability to contribute to the Conservatory’s commitment to Belonging.
A thoughtful orientation toward collaborative work.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Administer the choral area and direct the Conservatory Choir.
Teach undergraduate courses in conducting and guide master’s and doctoral conducting study.
Teach choral conducting across levels and specialized courses in areas of expertise.
Collaborate with the Vocal Choral Division and contribute to a cohesive, collegial faculty.
Collaborate with colleagues and 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.
Contribute to the Conservatory’s choral culture and its reputation as an innovative, collaborative place of study.