Assistant Professor and Director of Choirs and Musical Theatre

Assistant Professor and Director of Choirs and Musical Theatre

Job Description:

This position will provide direction and oversight of the Concert Choir, Flood stage (Vocal Acapella), and Rock and Jazz Ensemble as well as musical direction and accompanist for Theatre rehearsals and productions.

• Provide guidance to students in both Music and Theatre programs.
• Serve as the Theatre Department's Musical Director for musical productions and rehearsals.
• Teach courses related to area of expertise.
• Provide students with academic advising with a focus on student success.
• Rehearsal accompanist and pit conductor for the Theatre's musical productions. Serves as the accompanist during rehearsals and will conduct performances but not necessarily play an instrument during performances.
• Actively recruit new students and transfers.
• Direct and oversee Music Department's choir ensembles.

• Collaboration and leadership skills.
• Strong proficiency in playing the piano and sight-reading abilities.
• Knowledge of various styles of vocal performance from classical to contemporary.
• Capacity for adapting to and working within existing resources and parameters.
• Ability to teach within the context of a broad-based liberal arts, educational context.
• Ability to participate in various campus outreach and donor relations efforts.

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Choral Conducting.
• Documented experience working with students as a Music Director.
• 2+ years of teaching experience at the higher education level preferred.