Scripps College

Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, and the Joint Music Program of Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges invite applications for a one-semester position of Visiting Lecturer in Music, to co-teach two choir ensembles (1/2 course each for a total of 1 course compensation). The position is for the Spring semester, January-May 2026. Teaching experience required. Doctorate, ABD, or equivalent experience required. Responsibilities include co-directing (with the Director of Choirs) a mixed-voice chamber choir and a treble choir, selection of repertoire in cooperation with the Director of Choirs, and holding an office hour each week. Rehearsal classes would be either Mondays or Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Planned concert projects include an April 24-26, 2026 concert weekend of the choral ensembles.

To apply, please submit the following: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information of three references, and 4) links to two live video-recordings of you conducting a choir of young adults or older to https://apply.interfolio.com/175665. The two videos should total 15-20 minutes in length and include at least one video of rehearsal work. The camera should face the conductor for the majority of the footage. Committee review of applications will begin October 27, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.