Senior Lecturer in Choir Conducting (60)

Senior Lecturer in Choir Conducting (60%)

Main location: campus Lemmens Leuven

Introduction

LUCA School of Arts is a creative hub for almost 5000 people: more than 4000 students and 800 colleagues. LUCA offers them an educational and research environment to further develop their creative talent. We do this by offering higher education in the broad domain of the arts and through artistic research embedded within an associated Faculty of Arts at KU Leuven. LUCA has campuses in four cities: Ghent Brussels Leuven and Genk. LUCA is a member of the KU Leuven Association and the European University Alliance FilmEU.

In the context of the expertise network Artistic Practices to be appointed within the team Music Performance (Leuven) LUCA is looking for a Senior Lecturer in Choir Conducting.

The proposed starting date is 1 September 2026.

Key responsibilities

You will teach within the Bachelors and Masters degree programs in Music ensuring continuity through weekly contact sessions rehearsals and leadership of artistic projects. The position is grounded in an active artistic practice as a choir conductor. As a principal subject teacher in choir conducting you guide students in their development into engaged and ambitious choir directors for non-professional and professional your lessons you inspire students mastery as a choir conductor by sharing advanced perspectives on conducting technique rehearsal methodology musical leadership and artistic interpretation within a choral context.

You guide students in score study rehearsal techniques stylistic awareness and the interpretation of a broad choral repertoire. Particular attention is given to the development of students communication skills musical leadership and collaboration with singers instrumentalists and other conductors.

You will work with the institutions vocal ensembles and choirs fostering the artistic and professional development of students and guiding them in functioning within choral and ensemble settings. Responsibilities include preparing and leading rehearsals conducting concerts and contributing to artistic productions and projects organized by the department.

You are expected to support students in developing the pedagogical didactic and leadership skills required to work with amateur choirs youth choirs and educational contexts.

Depending on the number of choir projects and choir conducting students you may also contribute to teaching vocal subjects such as ear training or voice.

You foster a positive and inspiring learning environment and actively collaborate with colleagues and artistic staff.

You take responsibility within the conducting department.

You contribute to interdisciplinary artistic and educational projects working together with other departments and artistic disciplines within the institution.

You actively contribute to the development and quality of the study program and you are an ambassador for LUCA for prospective students and alumni.

Finally you are also expected to take on a coordinating or leading role when relevant within LUCA.

Profile

You have extensive artistic experience as a choir conductor.

You have experience working with vocal ensembles and choirs across a broad range of repertoire and stylistic periods and in educational amateur or youth contexts.

You preferably have experience teaching in higher music education.

You demonstrate strong pedagogical skills in conducting and rehearsal methodology.

You inspire students in their artistic and professional development.

You are able to guide students in score preparation rehearsal strategy musical leadership and choral pedagogy.

You are open to interdisciplinary collaboration with other artistic disciplines and departments.

You have a broad professional network within the choral field in Belgium and internationally (considered an asset).

You hold a masters degree in Choir Conducting or an equivalent qualification and have at least six years of relevant professional experience outside education.

You demonstrate strong communication social and collaboration skills. You are collegial a team player and committed to continuous professional development.

You act respectfully and with integrity in line with LUCAs code of conduct. You contribute to an inclusive work and study environment are open to different perspectives and value diversity as an asset.

You are able to teach in Dutch or English and you are prepared (if necessary) to become proficient in both languages. LUCA will ensure language training opportunities.

You endorse LUCAs mission vision and policy.

Offer

This vacancy is for a statutory appointment of indefinite duration for 60% position with the rank of docent (OP3) at LUCA School of Arts. A tenured position can be applied for in due course.

The remuneration is paid in salary scale 512. Commuting by public transport or by bicycle is reimbursed you receive a teachers card discounts through joint purchase and the option to take out hospitalization insurance at a favorable rate.

You will find yourself in an environment where respect and integrity define our basic attitude where sustainability and diversity are seen as assets and where quality is our driving force.

LUCA wants all talents to develop to their full potential regardless of gender age cultural origin nationality or disability. We therefore welcome all talented individuals who recognize the added value of diversity and wish to contribute to an inclusive organization.

Interested

More information about this vacancy can be obtained from João Carlos Victor team coordinator Music Performance .

You can apply until Sunday 26 April via CV warehouse on the jobsite of LUCA (in case of problems with the tool: ).You can be invited to a selection interview on May 5th at the Leuven campus.

Your application consists of: (1) a motivation letter (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a document with a link to an (online) artistic portfolio with videos of performances (min. 20 minutes) (4) a certificate of diploma (or declaration of equivalence) (5) a short artistic-pedagogical vision (max. 2 pages).

Only complete applications will be considered.

Interviews and try-outs/open rehearsals with candidates will follow after pre-selection based on the application file.

If you experience any barriers during the application process you can contact .

After the interview all successful candidates are ranked. The candidate with the highest score will receive the first job offer. Other successful candidates are placed in our recruitment pool for one year (with the option of a one-year extension). More information can be foundhere.