Assistant ProfessorDirector of Choirs
Assistant ProfessorDirector of Choirs
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Position Title: Assistant Professor/Director of Choirs
Department: Music
Campus Location:Washburn University
Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by:April 24 2025.
Position Summary: Washburn Universitys Department of Music invites applications for the position of Director of Choirs. The position will begin August 1 2025. This position is a ninemonth tenuretrack appointment as Assistant Professor. A completed doctorate is necessary for tenuretrack appointment.
Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Washburn University is a teachingfocused studentcentered public institution that has earned national recognition for its highimpact programs for firstgeneration students and that is located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are firstgeneration and PellGrant eligible. The university has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their education goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and transformation. In 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.
Essential Functions:
Serve as director of the Washburn University Choral Program.
Fulfill teaching expectations associated with tenuretrack appointment. Teach 12hours per semester (either inperson or online according to departmental needs) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Teach music courses assigned to fit the successful applicants qualifications including courses in choral conducting vocal pedagogy and literature applied voice and courses for nonmajors.
Maintain an active role in the recruitment and retention of music students.
Maintain a public profile as a teacher and conductor.
Work with voice faculty to develop community youth programs.
Fulfill service expectations associated with tenuretrack appointment .
Perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in music; ABD applicants will be considered with completion of doctorate by August 1 2026.
Experience in conducting and rehearsing university vocal ensembles.
Classroom teaching experience at the university level.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts are required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with planning organizing and directing all choral/vocal activities at the university level.
Experience teaching music at the secondary level in public education.
Experience with diverse and nontraditional choral literature including contemporary music and other popular idioms.
Experience with innovative and nontraditional vocal ensembles.
Experience with organizing and developing community youth choral programs.
Experience teaching applied voice at the university level.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and teach both major and nonmajor vocalists.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please upload the following items as a PDF to the additional document field via the electronic application: letter of application and links to teaching and performance videos completed within the last 5 years. Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form.
If you have any questions about the position please contact Dr. Joey DeSota at .
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
