BCAS - Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education School of Music

204241 - Music

Assistant Professor

The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic tenure-track faculty member in choral music education with proven achievement as a choral educator and a demonstrated record of successful research.

The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic tenure-track faculty member in choral music education with proven achievement as a choral educator and a demonstrated record of successful research. The ideal candidate has expertise in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring current and future choral educators and singers. A demonstrated commitment to the role of highly trained conductor-educators in the 21st century should be an active part of the candidate’s background and experience.

Candidates should show ability and desire to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities.

• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level choral methods and music education courses
• Conduct a choral ensemble
• Supervise choral student interns
• Actively recruit for the undergraduate and graduate choral music education degree programs
• Work closely with the music education and choral faculty
• Maintain an active scholarly profile
• Advise students and direct student research
• Serve on department and college-level committees

• Other duties consistent with the candidate’s interests and expertise
• Continue the development of a national and international reputation as a consummate choral conductor-educator and pedagogue, consistent with the expectations of a comprehensive School of Music at a major research institution

There will be a preliminary Zoom screening of selected applicants. Selected applicants should be prepared to submit a representative research manuscript or a sample of scholarly writing that demonstrates research and academic writing potential. Following Zoom screenings, selected candidates will be informed about in-person interviews. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 31.

The University of Alabama Music Education Program prepares future teachers to bring music into school-aged people’s lives. The training offered through the School of Music supports students as they acquire mastery of skills needed to thrive as a music educator in the 21st century. Music Education students participate in the finest ensembles in the region and are supported through generous opportunities to practice their craft in the university environment and in the K-12 classroom.

The University of Alabama Choral Program is known for promoting choral excellence and community through building individual and ensemble musicianship. Rooted in a foundation of pedagogy, students involved in the UA Choral Program experience firsthand the transformative power of singing together. The comprehensive choral area is positive, education-centered, and progressive in all areas of the choral arts, including pedagogy, programming, and curriculum.

The mission of The University of Alabama School of Music is to preserve and enhance the best traditions in our rich and varied musical heritage by providing a comprehensive music program that serves the educational and artistic needs of the community, state, region, and beyond through teaching, performing, scholarship, and service.

• A PhD in Music Education is required (ABD will be considered with degree conferral in hand by August 15, 2027)
• A strong record as an effective…