Full-Time Faculty of Practice: Music & Director of Choral Activities
About The Position
Concordia University, St. Paul’s College of Fine & Performing Arts seeks a full-time music faculty member and Director of Choral Activities to provide academic and artistic leadership within the University’s music program and support its mission of Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. The role contributes to curriculum and course management, leads and coordinates the music faculty team, and assists with recruiting and hiring part-time instructors. The Director leads the University’s choral program and directs its choral ensembles. The successful candidate will mentor students as they develop their musical, professional, and vocational gifts; support music’s role in the church and broader community; and collaborate with colleagues in advancing the University’s mission. Candidates must be active members of a Christian church. Knowledge of Lutheran worship and hymnody is expected, and applicants should be prepared to discuss how their faith informs their teaching, scholarship, and leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience directing a church, high school, or college choir.
- Arts administration experience.
- Active membership in a Christian church.
- Knowledge of Lutheran worship and hymnody.
- Preparedness to discuss how faith informs teaching, scholarship, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Church music experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct the University’s choral ensembles.
- Lead planning and coordination of the annual Christmas Concert.
- Coordinate and lead the annual High School Honor Choir.
- Plan and co-lead the annual Spring Music Tour.
- Teach courses and provide music instruction in areas of expertise.
- Oversee the maintenance and organization of music resources and equipment.
- Manage budgets for the Christmas Concert and Christus Chorus.
- Coordinate individual music lessons and faculty-taught music courses.
- Represent music programs at Admitted Student Day and other recruitment and outreach events.
- Coordinate music ensemble participation in chapel.
- Collaborate with the Department of Fine & Performing Arts Chair.
- Schedule and lead regular music team meetings.
- Coordinate and monitor music participation scholarships.
- Contribute to curriculum and course management.
- Lead and coordinate the music faculty team and assist with recruiting and hiring part-time instructors.
- Mentor students as they develop their musical, professional, and vocational gifts.
- Support the role of music in the life of the church and broader community.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
