Louisiana State Univ.

Louisiana State University invites applications for Director of Choral Studies, a position supported by the Edward G. and Catherine M. Galante Chair for Choral Music Education. Appointment will begin in fall 2022. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, having demonstrated exceptional musicianship, teaching, and research and/or creative activity, and leadership in the academic setting. Funding from the endowment will be controlled by the holder, and will provide significant research and instructional support on an annual basis. The Chair will report to the Director of the School of Music, housed within the College of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Responsibilities: Oversee a choral area of five choirs and a robust graduate conducting program, collaborate with one Associate Director, conduct the respected LSU A Cappella Choir, teach relevant courses, advise graduate students, recruit and retain excellent student musicians, participate in faculty governance, and contribute broadly to the academic and artistic milieu of a major, comprehensive School of Music at a flagship, Research I university.

Required qualifications for both levels: A doctorate in choral conducting or equivalent professional experience, a distinguished record as a musician and conductor, a sustained national/international record as a conductor/scholar, knowledge of vocal pedagogy, demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching a broad range of students of diverse identities and backgrounds, and commitment to contributing to an academic and artistic community reflective of LSU’s rich regional and national demographics.

Required years of experience for Associate Professor: 6+ years of experience

Required years of experience for Full Professor: 10+ years of experience

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated leadership in local, regional, national, and/or international choral/music education professional organizations; evidence of dispositions that serve leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, and opportunity-generating capacities.

Review of applications begins on November 1, 2021. To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three references, teaching philosophy, statement demonstrating commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a document with links to online recordings (performance and rehearsal) on a platform such as SoundCloud or YouTube.