Interim Asst Professor of Music: Dir of Choral Activities
About The Position
Aquinas College invites applications for an immediate Visiting Assistant Professor of Music position for the 2025–2026 academic year. The successful candidate will direct the College Chorus, Collegiate Singers, and Treble Chorus, and teach courses elsewhere in the music curriculum based on their strengths and interests. The role also includes advising music majors and minors, contributing to recruitment, music curriculum, departmental activities, and community engagement. The position curates and directs the annual Lessons and Carols performance and High School Choral Day. Departmental participation includes student performances, planning, and accreditation work. Applicants must hold a master's degree and have successful experience directing choirs. A doctorate in choral conducting or ABD status is preferred, as are teaching experience and experience in sacred music, PK–12 music education, or vocal jazz. The work environment may be busy and subject to interruptions. The position involves constant computer and telephone use and occasional lifting of 20–35 pounds. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Aquinas College expects employees to contribute to sustainability efforts and to perform their duties in accordance with the College Service Statement.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Successful experience directing choirs.
Nice To Haves
- Earned doctorate in choral conducting or ABD status.
- Five years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level.
- Two years of college teaching experience; graduate teaching assistantships with substantial teaching responsibility are acceptable.
- Experience in sacred music and/or PK–12 music education.
- Experience in vocal jazz.
Responsibilities
- Direct the College Chorus, Collegiate Singers, and Treble Chorus.
- Teach in other areas of the Music Department based on strengths and interests, such as conducting, history, sacred music, methods, or applied voice.
- Curate and direct the annual Lessons and Carols performance and High School Choral Day.
- Advise music majors and minors.
- Participate in departmental activities, including student performances, departmental planning, and accreditation work.
- Take an active role in recruitment.
- Contribute to music curriculum and community engagement.
- Engage in the college community's sustainability process to identify ways the position can advance sustainability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
