Full-Time Faculty of Practice: Music & Director of Choral Activities

Concordia University, St. Paul•Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Concordia University, St. Paul’s College of Fine & Performing Arts seeks a full-time faculty member in music who will also serve as Director of Choral Activities. The position provides academic and artistic leadership within the University’s music program and supports Concordia’s mission of Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum and course management, lead and coordinate the music faculty team, and assist with recruiting and hiring part-time instructors. As Director of Choral Activities, the candidate will lead the University’s choral program and direct its choral ensembles. The position includes mentoring students as they develop their musical, professional, and vocational gifts; supporting music in the life of the church and broader community; and collaborating with colleagues to advance Concordia’s mission of educating students for lives of service and leadership. The successful candidate must be an active member 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.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss how their faith informs their 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 University’s 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 maintenance and organization of music resources and equipment.
Manage the 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 music in the life of the church and broader community.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.