Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of Choral Activities

Full-time

Southern Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, benefitted, music faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as the Director of Choral Activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • DMA or PhD in Music (ABD will be considered) OR a Master of Music with significant equivalent experience conducting choirs at the collegiate level (all such applications will be considered)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with recruiting
  • Knowledge of current best practices and trends in music education
  • Diverse programming, demonstrating versatility and inclusion in repertoire selection
  • Demonstrated outreach through musical collaboration within the community
  • Participation in professional music organizations
  • Skill in advising major and non-major students
Responsibilities

As the Director of Choral Activities, the successful candidate will oversee the choral program and teach music courses including, but not limited to, choral literature and choral conducting. Additional duties include serving as a faculty advisor, mentoring music education students, maintaining a positive rapport with high school choral directors in the state and region, and actively recruiting to SVU and the SVU Music Program.

The teaching load is 12 credits hours per semester. The position also includes university service and the pursuit of scholarly activities. Applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to recruiting and retention, music education, and supporting diverse student populations are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. A letter of interest (addressing the desired qualifications, the university’s mission, and evidence of teaching effectiveness)
  2. Current curriculum vitae
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy
  4. Video files of the applicant conducting two contrasting pieces
  5. Three professional references
Please send your complete application to provost@svu.edu. Letters of reference may arrive separately. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.