Job Description / Duties

Job Description: The Ithaca College School of Music, Theater, and Dance invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in choral conducting as Director of Choral Activities at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2023. The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment for its campus community. To that end, candidates with related experience are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and expertise in these areas.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide curricular and administrative leadership of the choral program; direct choral ensemble(s); continue to grow the program’s long reputation of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity; teach conducting and other courses based on candidate’s specialization and program needs; engage in programmatic duties associated with recruitment and retention; collaborate with faculty and serve on various school and college committees; establish ongoing professional performing and scholarly activity.

Required Qualifications: A master’s degree and evidence of success as a choral conducting pedagogue and artist are required. All candidates should possess specific skills in and a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment. Special Consideration will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree and a proven record of teaching excellence within a collegiate music program.

Application: For full considerations, application should be submitted by October 31, 2022. Applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/, and submit the following materials:

-A letter of application identifying how your experiences meet the stated qualifications and prepare you to lead the Ithaca College Choral Program
-A curriculum vitae

In our strategic plan, Ithaca Forever, the college commits to becoming a national model committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Please include a separate statement which briefly explains how your scholarly and professional experience and your personal career goals align with these broader institutional goals.

Candidates who pass the initial screening should be prepared on short notice to provide additional materials including hyperlinks/URLs to video recordings of excerpts of two recent rehearsals and two recent performances of contrasting choral repertoire, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu, 607-274-8000; questions about the position can be directed to search committee chair, Marc Webster at mwebster@ithaca.edu.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Contact Information

Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu, 607-274-8000; questions about the position can be directed to search committee chair, Marc Webster at mwebster@ithaca.edu.