Director of Choral Activities, Visiting Assistant Professor
Director of Choral Activities, Visiting Assistant Professor
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The University of St. Thomas Department of Music Film and Creative Enterprise invites applications for a Director of Choral Activities Visiting Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025 (preferred August 1 start date).
Position Description and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the artistic and administrative leadership of all aspects of the University of St. Thomas undergraduate choral program. Teaching responsibilities for this position include thoughtful direction of Chamber Singers and Concert Choir with attendant performances including collaboration with the Artistic Director for the annual Christmas Concert and advanced choral conducting. Administrative responsibilities include providing leadership for the directors of Liturgical Choir Donne Unite accompanists student staff budget management recruiting community outreach through performance ensemble and scholarship auditions and vocal juries. Active professional engagement beyond teaching at St. Thomas is expected. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clear instances of actions choices and/or aspirations for an inclusive welcoming and supportive learning environment.
About the Department of Music Film and Creative Enterprise:
The Department of Music Film and Creative Enterprise is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences at St. Thomas. Music degree options include BA in Music Business and Music BM in Music Education and Music Performance and a Master of Arts in Music Teaching. Learn more about the Music programs and curricula here: Music Department College of Arts and Sciences University of St. Thomas ().
About the University of St. Thomas:
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic mission-driven urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers we are Minnesotas largest private university with eight schools and colleges 150 undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristic.
This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Salary & Benefits:
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program which includes:
- Medical dental and vision options
- Employer-paid disability life and AD&D benefits
- All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Salary range: $65000-$70000.
The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. Thespecificsalary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information.
QUALIFICATIONS
A PhD or DMA (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in music or closely-related field or alternatively ABD nearing completion will also be considered. The successful candidate will possess evidence of the highest levels of choral music education artistic excellence and robust pedagogical and conducting techniques.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online at After creating and submitting an applicant profile you will be taken to the job-specific application. Please upload the following materials to your profile:
- letter of application (cover letter)
- curriculum vitae
- Written statement discussing choral music education philosophy that includes
- rationale for repertoire selection and description of considerations for vocal pedagogy within a choral ensemble
- choral ensemble administrative experience
- research interests and
- demonstrated and/or aspirational commitment to the universitys mission and convictions. Information on the St. Thomas mission and convictions can be found here.
- List of 3 references
No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation and rehearsal/performance videos via private YouTube links.
Review of applications will begin on June 20 2025 for full consideration and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair Dr. Douglas C. Orzolek () if you have any questions.
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