Overview
The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Choral Conducting beginning academic year 2027. Duties include directing one choir and teaching two music courses, including but not limited to general music courses (e.g., music appreciation, theory), choral methods, conducting, and other courses depending upon the candidate’s interests and experiences per semester for a total of three courses, a 9-credit hour load per semester. Two concerts are performed each year, fall and spring. Other tasks required of the choral director include preparing the choir to sing at various College events that may include collaborating with other music faculty members, recruitment, attending and grading juries, student advising, and general tasks as needed assigned to faculty members.
Please include in your application the following: 1) a cover letter stating your candidacy for the position, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) graduate transcripts, 4) repertoire list and links to videos of recent performances from the performers’ perspective, and 5) the names and contact information for three references.
Salary: $66,000-$76,000
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree requirements: Ph.D., D.M.A., DN, or Ed.D. in Choral Conducting
- Scholarship requirements: A demonstration of scholarly/creative/artistic work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong rehearsal and conducting techniques.
- A strong academic background in music required to teach various types of courses in keeping with a liberal arts education
- Experience teaching at institutions of higher education
- Experience teaching music K-12
Supplemental Information
For additional information please contact Dr. Catherine Gordon, Chair, Music Department, Providence College, Providence, RI, 02918-0001 or email cgordon@providence.edu.
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
- Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
- Provide financial security while you are working
- Build financial resources for retirement
- Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
- Provide educational opportunities for you and your family
These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/
Employer: Providence College (RI)
Address:
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, Rhode Island, 02918-0001
Phone: (401) 865-2341
Website: www.providence.edu
