Music (Director of Choral Activities), Tenure-Track Faculty Job at ADULT DGREE C

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Music (Director of Choral Activities), Tenure-Track Faculty University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research / creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary / Basic Function The School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University invitesdynamic and creative musicians and educators with a proven record of excellence as a conductor, classroom instructor, mentor and recruiter to apply for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#225040) at the rank of assistant or associate professor to serve as the Director of Choral Activities. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The Director of Choral Activities will be actively engaged in research and deeply committed to quality instruction and musicianship. The successful candidate will serve as the primary leader in recruitment, artistic direction, and strategic planning for ensemble growth for all MTSU choral ensembles.

The successful candidate will lead Schola Cantorum in rehearsal and performance while also preparing undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, music education, and academic areas based on the candidate's areas of specialization. The director position requires excellent musicianship skills, comprehensive knowledge of standard choral literature with a commitment to the performance of new music, and knowledge of current performance practice, including the incorporation of cross-disciplinary initiatives and commitment to various genres.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of methods and current developments in choral music as an academic discipline, as well as familiarity with current instructional strategies for the K-12 and collegiate classroom. The ideal candidate will combine traditional musical excellence with innovative approaches to choral education and performance, contributing to MTSU's commitment to comprehensive musical training and research.

The MTSU School of Music serves approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate music majors in Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Music degrees as well as many students involved in specialized minors. For more information, please visit

Required Education A terminal degree in conducting or music education is required by the appointment date.

Required Experience Three years of full-time teaching at the collegiate level is required.

Other Desirables Applicants with a minimum of three years middle school or high school classroom teaching experience will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

NOTE : Applicants must also providea video link(s) to choral rehearsal(s) (20 minute minimum) AND choral performances (15 minute minimum) in the appropriate section on the application. The links must be active and working at the time of application submission and remain so until the search is complete.

Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage .

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following :

Vacation Leave for Administrative / Classified Staff / 12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply : In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

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