Assistant Director of Choral Studies/Assist Professor of the Practice


Position Overview

The University of Kansas, School of Music seeks to fill a full-time, academic year (nine month), non-tenured choral conductor to teach in ann Assistant Professor of the Practice capacity to begin on August 18, 2025. The successful candidate will be surrounded by colleagues who share your passion for artistic expression, educating students, creating professional opportunities in the discipline, and are eager to create new ways for engagement in learning.

The University of Kansas School of Music is a comprehensive university music school offering professional training in a wide array of specializations through baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. A charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music (1928), KU is the only institution authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to grant doctoral degrees in music.

The University of Kansas is a Carnegie Research-Extensive Institution with a student body of over 30,000 students representing every state and more than 113 foreign countries. The University is located in Lawrence, a city with a population exceeding 95,000. The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various “best town” listings.

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Job Description

Teaching (75%):
  • Oversees and conducts one or more choral ensembles, and teaches graduate choral literature sequence.
  • Teach seven courses a year, which could include, undergraduate choral conducting, applied voice lessons, undergraduate choral music education classes, supervising/mentoring graduate teaching assistants, or related fields. Teaching load will not exceed four courses for a one semester period.

Service (25%):
  • Work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University, including service on graduate and faculty committees.
  • Collaborates with other members of the faculty.
  • Recruit music majors and students pursuing other major area of study.
  • Participates actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.

Required Qualifications

  1. Masters degree in Choral Music and 3 years of music or choral teaching experience OR a PhD/DMA in Choral Music
  2. Experience performing, directing, or conducting in a choral group.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will consist of:
  1. A cover letter describing your teaching experience and philosophy, professional experience, interest in the position, and how you meet the required qualifications
  2. A Curriculum Vita
  3. Video links briefly demonstrating your conducting and teaching skill and effectiveness
  4. Contact information for three professional references.

On-line application required on KU's Employment Site

Initial review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Eduardo Garcia Novelli
edugarno@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

Friday November 1, 2024

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 18, 2025

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  29102BR
  • Department:  Music
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Regular
  • Employee Class:  F-Faculty
  • Review Begins:  01-Nov-2024

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