Chapman Univ.

Chapman University seeks applications for the position of a tenure–track Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Activities in the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music in the College of Performing Arts, beginning August 2025.

Qualifications

* A terminal degree is required. (DMA in Choral Conducting is preferred.)

* Teaching experience at the collegiate level is required.

* The department seeks a forward-thinking practitioner of the performing arts for the 21st century.

* The faculty colleague is expected to contribute meaningfully to consistent recruitment and retention efforts.

* A demonstrated track record of choral conducting and performing in academic and/or professional settings.

* Knowledge of standard choral repertoire, experience organizing collaborative concerts, and a forward-thinking approach to repertoire and configurations that expand the boundaries of the choral genre.

* A successful track record of program-building and recruitment of students from High School and Community College programs into undergraduate university programs.

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

* Letter of interest.

* Curriculum vitae.

* Teaching philosophy statement.

* Diversity and inclusion statement.

* Three current letters of recommendation

* Three contact references including phone number and email

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Choral Search Committee, Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music at music@chapman.edu. Please include "Choral Director Position” as the email subject line.

Timeline: The position will remain open until filled, but prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by 5:00pm Friday, November 1, 2024 (Pacific Standard Time).??