Rutgers Univ.

The Department of Music at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position in choral conducting at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to assume the duties of Director of Choral Activities. We seek an accomplished and dedicated musician and educator to lead our choral program within the vibrant and diverse environment of a large public research university. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting both professional and university vocal ensembles, a strong teaching background, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive artistic excellence.

The Director of Choral Activities will provide artistic and administrative leadership for all aspects of the program while upholding our core values of inclusive excellence, collaboration, and community engagement.

Required:

* Graduate degree in choral conducting or a related field (or commensurate professional experience)

* Demonstrated evidence or significant potential of ongoing artistic activity such as conducting engagements, solo performances, recordings, arrangements, compositions, interdisciplinary collaborations, or other endeavors

* Demonstrated commitment to university teaching and mentorship with a demonstrated record of or potential for effective and innovative vocal pedagogy, including vocal technique

* Evidence of a commitment to diverse programming and work with diverse communities

* Ability to work collaboratively in a multifaceted academic environment, including the potential for collaboration in the Department of Music, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and the wider university

* Experience conducting professional and/or university choral ensembles at a high level of artistry

This position is a full-time, ten-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024. For best consideration, apply by November 30, 2023. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.