Visiting Professor (Assistant or Associate) of Music and Choir Conductor (2025-26)

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.

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Job Status:

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Job Description:

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Salary:
PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $77357 to $133945. The actual salary will be based on the experience and rank of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Reporting Process:
The Visiting Professor will report to the Associate Dean of the School of Humanities Arts and Public Engagement.

Responsibilities:

The Department of Music of Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego CA) seeks an engaging choral conductor musician and educator whose experience teaching and mentorship will guide and direct the Concert Choir students prepare students academically and inspire them spiritually.

Responsibilities for this position include artistic leadership of the universitys Concert Choir including the choirs tours concerts Christmas special and related duties. Administrative responsibilities include providing leadership for Concert Choir including planning and programming budget management recruiting and community outreach through performance. Additionally the Visiting Professor will contribute to the ensemble and scholarship audition process and be a part of departmental meetings. Academic duties will depend on the candidates expertise and background and the departments needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction including some general education and service courses.

• Successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues students parents and community members.

• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible)

• Advise students academically spiritually and socially

• Participate in departmental activities and governance

• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties

• Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be

• Conduct and lead the university Concert Choir.

• Teach music courses such as introduction to music conducting choral literature choral techniques church music or related areas.

• Attend department meetings.

• If needed provide other services to the school and university.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Choral Conducting or related field.

• Prior choral conducting experience.

• Demonstrated success in building and/or directing a vital choral program in a church university and/or high school.

• Demonstrated fluency with effective vocal and choral pedagogical techniques in a large mixed ensemble a thorough knowledge of vocal and choral technique and an approach to repertoire selection that demonstrates a knowledge of current standards in choral music.

• Knowledge and understanding of music in the evangelical church specifically the Church of the Nazarene to facilitate music in a church worship setting during the annual tour.

• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated leadership abilities and a focus on teamwork and the development of student leaders.

• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNUwill consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Musical Arts (DMA) for Choral Conducting or related field.

• Evidence of highly developed choral conducting skills.

• Prior experience at the university level.

About the PLNU Department of Music:

The PLNU Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music Music Education Commercial Music Performance and Music and University has been accredited by NASM since Department of Music is housed in the Cooper Music Center and features a 325-seat concert hall well-appointed rehearsal spaces practice rooms faculty studios multi-track recording studio and post-production surround-sound studio.

Selection Process:

Applicants are expected to submit an application and the corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants a select number will be chosen and advanced in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview with the search committee

• Dialogue with students and faculty in the Department of Music

• On-campus interview with the search committee

• Interview with the Dean of the School of Humanities Arts and Public Engagement

• Interview with the Provost

• Interview with the President of the University

Special Instructions:

When beginning your application be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter (please address your philosophy of teaching in Christian higher education)

• Statement of Personal Faith including sharing your personal testimony or faith journey

• A rehearsal/performance video via private YouTube links

• Provide names and contacts for three references at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you advance as a finalist candidate)

• Unofficial Transcripts for the highest degree completed

If you have any questions about the selection process please contact the Office of Human Resources at or the search committee chair Dr. Melissa Newman () Associate Dean of the School of Humanities Arts and Public Engagement.

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.