Visiting Assistant Professor, Choir
Visiting Assistant Professor, Choir
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Job Description
Duties will include but are not limited to
- Conduct Concert Choir and Chamber Choir and other vocal ensembles as assigned.
- Coordinate and direct all aspects of the choral music program including teachingundergraduate and graduate courses in Choral Literature Advanced Choral Conductingand Advanced Choral Techniques as determined by the needs of the choral program.
- Collaborate with applied voice and music education faculty in the maintenance anddevelopment of curriculum to fulfill NASM standards for all vocal students in the School ofMusic.
- Actively engage in recruiting and retention of quality undergraduate and graduate studentson campus and across the state and region.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with public and private school choral programsand community choral organizations in the state and region.
- Additional duties will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and the needs ofthe School of Music.
The School of Music at the University of Akron ( invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor Director of Choral Studies position starting in August 2025.
Required Qualifications:
- Master of Music in Choral Conducting or closely related field of study.
- Two (2) years of choral conducting experience at the university or secondary level or commensurate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of outstanding professional experience as a choral conductor and educator.
- Evidence of competency in vocal pedagogy keyboard skills and musicianship necessary tosupport students vocal and musical development.
- Evidence of successful recruiting and retention of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Evidence of collaboration and collegiality within a faculty environment.
- Evidence of successful work with public and/or private public school choral programs anda positive rapport with the music community.
- Evidence of professional development through involvement in professional conferencesincluding state and/or national music education associations.
The mission of the UA School of Music is to provide a rigorous performance and academic education through community engaged teaching research and service. The School of Music is part of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and has a long history of excellence in performance and teaching. The School of Music offers a comprehensive music program to nearly 200 majors at the bachelors and masters levels and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. More information can be found at Position Information:
Application Instructions:
Please include the following materials in PDF format:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of appointment)
4. 3 - 5 references (name title phone number and email address)
5. Teaching Philosophy Statement
6. Concert program from a recent performance you prepared and conducted including a list
of repertoire and program notes
7. List of links to unlisted YouTube video of the following:
- A recent performance demonstrating contrasting musical styles (at least two but nomore than four works)
- 10 15 minutes of rehearsal (unedited)
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through July 11th 2025.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
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Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Employment Type
Full-Time
