Mississippi State Univ.

Mississippi State University seeks a collaborative, dynamic choral director with a proven national record of achievement to join the Department of Music Faculty (starting July 2024), in leading a large choral program of 200+ students across four choirs. The ideal candidate works closely with an Associate Director of Choral Activities and Choral Area Administrative Assistant, yet is expected to build bridges with 45+ faculty across the entire department.

The new tenure-track Director of Choral Activities is expected to bring an innovative and energetic perspective, a collaborative approach to rehearsals and performances, and a collegial spirit to department and university service. The successful candidate will also have a strong and clear research and/or creative agenda and will bring that dedication to our students at the undergraduate and graduate level. We seek a colleague that values inclusion, diversity, respect, and equity, and will infuse those values into all aspects of their departmental and community interactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

D.M.A. or Ph.D. in Music or Music Education in combination with appropriate experience and/or credentials; ABD considered if graduating by August 2024.

Interested parties must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and must include a cover letter, vita, and complete contact information for at least three references. As a supplement to your cover letter, please add web links/YouTube links of video clips of a rehearsal (20 minutes minimum) and a performance (front view and audience view preferred), as well as optional links to recent research, creative activity and/or service. 3 Letters of Reference will be requested at a later stage of the search process. Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Cliff Taylor, at cliftontaylor@colled.msstate.edu. Open until filled; for best consideration apply by December 1, 2023.