Adjunct Professor - Gospel Choir Director

University of Rochester:
Office of the Provost:
Academic Center:
School of Arts & Sciences:
Arthur Satz Dept of Music

** Salary Range or Pay Grade*
* 9,000/year

** Description*
* Adjunct Instructor

** Non Tenure-Track Rank*
* The University of Rochester's Arthur Satz Department of Music seeks to hire an outstanding candidate to direct our Gospel Choir (MUSC 158) for the  academic year. The choir meets once per week and is expected to have at least two public performances per semester. This is a one credit course and the director will be required to help recruit students, lead the ensembles, choose repertoire, organize concerts, lead the weekly rehearsals, and grade the students at the end of each semester.

As necessary, the chair of the department in consultation with the dean can change the distribution of duties. Candidates should have previous experience leading gospel choirs. Classes begin on August 31st, 2026 and end on April 30 th , 2027.

The University of Rochester is a distinguished research university. Information about the music department can be found here:  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Applicants should submit a CV or resume **.
** Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Matt Bailey Shea, chair the Arthur Satz Department of Music Review of applications will begin on June 10 th , 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

Salary: $9,000 for the full academic year.

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*
* EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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