Assistant Professor of Music Director of Choral Activities

Corpus Christi, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

School of Arts Media & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Music. This is a joint appointment with the Department of Theatre and Dance. Appointment begins August 2026.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance are highly active units in the School of the Arts Media & Communication. Construction of a new music/theatre/dance/arts building began in May of 2024 and completion is expected in Spring of 2027.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities for the Director of Choral Activities are directing and recruiting for the choir program. Secondary assignments include serving as music director for one musical theatre production per academic year with the possibility of teaching other music and musical theatre-related courses based on candidates strengths and departmental needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work within a team-oriented departmental culture and to undertake other duties according to the needs of the department.

Required Qualifications:

A completed Doctoral degree in Music by the time of appointment is required.
Demonstrated ability to direct choirs and direct musical theatre singers and instrumentalists.
Evidence of the ability to be a successful teacher scholar performer and congenial colleague.

Preferred Qualifications:

Piano proficiency
Ability to teach applied voice
Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students
Public school teaching experience
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration

TO APPLY: required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

Letter of application addressing qualifications listed above
Current curriculum vitae
Copies of transcripts
Link(s) to unedited rehearsal and performance video recordings of the candidate conducting a choir
Contact information for three professional references including name title telephone number and email address.

Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials later in the process.

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Dr. Brian Shelton or email

Application Deadline: Review will begin immediately and remain open until filled.

Date of Appointment: August 2026

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Job TitleAssistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral ActivitiesAgencyTexas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartmentSchool of Arts Media & CommunicationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCorpus Christi TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe Department of Music at Texas A&M Universi...