Assistant/Associate Professor, Choral Conducting

The ASU choral program is committed to the evolution of the choral field, and this new faculty member will play a vital role in envisioning the future of choral music at ASU and in the profession as well as K-12 and higher education. The successful candidate will conduct choral ensembles and teach courses in choral conducting and pedagogy, including graduate conducting seminars, advanced choral literature and rehearsal techniques courses, and other courses depending upon the candidate’s expertise, and may teach and develop online and hybrid courses. We seek a colleague who will help us grow a robust cohort of students from across campus and the community, and, in collaboration with the School of Music, Dance and Theatre community, cultivate an environment in which all students can thrive. Our new colleague will help us expand degree and career pathways, support the best of what occurs throughout choral music, and connect in meaningful ways with public school and community educators and ensembles. This faculty member will continue their own research and creative activity; conduct, teach, mentor and contribute to our learning community at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; serve with others to forward aspirational goals; collaborate with faculty in recruiting undergraduate and graduate students regionally and nationally; manage the choral program budget and administrative responsibilities, and collaborate with various stakeholders to foster vibrant musical ecologies. The successful candidate will work effectively with the faculty and administration in service of the mission of the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre, advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations.

About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools; ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.

About the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre

The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares artists, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs to become creative leaders who transform society through their art. Our internationally recognized faculty artists, scholars and guest artists are motivating and compassionate mentors who work with students to cultivate excellence and personal growth. Our nationally recognized programs feature a comprehensive range of degrees plus minors and certificates and more than 600 concerts, events, performances, productions and recitals each year. Located in the culturally rich Southwest in one of the most vibrant, expanding urban centers, our programs afford students access to an inclusive environment and engagement in Phoenix’s flourishing arts community. Above all, we value the creativity, personal experience and voice each student brings to the school. 

Required Qualifications:

• DMA in Choral Conducting or PhD in Choral Music Education or MM in Conducting or Choral Music Education with commensurate experience (5 or more years leading an academic or professional choral program or ensemble). 
• Demonstrated achievement in research and creative activity through performance, presentations and/or publications.
• Experience administering (budget, scheduling, event planning, etc.) and directing a choral program at the educational, community, professional or festival level. 
• Exemplary pedagogical skills and knowledge.
• Experience in college-level choral conducting.
• A record of professional activities in choral conducting.

Desired Qualifications:

• DMA in Choral Conducting preferred.
• Experience conducting research in an interdisciplinary community of scholars and artists, including music educators, music therapists, performers, composers, digital artists and scholars in the sciences and humanities. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide pedagogical and musical leadership in a variety of musical styles and traditions.
• Demonstrated approaches to gender-inclusivity in pedagogy and programming.
• Experience with music technology, digital media and/or interactive media, including online teaching and course development.
• Experience attracting resources, including research funding grants or other sources of support.
• Ability to develop sustainable and equitable community partnerships and/or collaborations with other universities.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is December 20, 2024. Applications for a reserve pool will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

About ASU

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.

Instructions to Apply:

Please submit the following materials as separate items:

• A letter of interest, including a narrative addressing the applicant’s qualifications and ability to fulfill the expectations of the position, in particular: work experience, creative activity and/or research, service, commitment to innovative teaching, goals for the candidate’s prospective work at ASU, including the principles of inclusive excellence consistent with the ASU Charter, Design Aspirations, and the Mission of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Recent (no more than 6 years old, more recent preferred) unedited videos, encompassing contrasting musical styles, and totaling 15-20 minutes, filmed from the ensemble’s perspective. The videos should include rehearsal as well as performance excerpts.
• Scans of 3-5 concert programs that demonstrate the assorted repertoire programmed within the last 3-5 years. (Please upload in a single PDF document).

Video and/or audio samples must be submitted via live hyperlinks to media sharing websites (ex. YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.). To submit multiple samples, please provide one document with all hyperlinks and any supporting details or description. For detailed instructions on how to create a document with live hyperlinks, please click here.

Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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