Job Description / Duties

The Evelyn Barry Director of Choral Programs coordinates two of Wellesley College’s most visible ensembles that are beloved both on and off campus. The position requires substantial leadership, mentoring, as well as musical skills. The Director plans all aspects of two collegiate SSAA ensembles: the Wellesley College Choir and the Wellesley College Chamber Singers, including recruitment, auditions, and musician development. In addition to two featured concerts per year (one of which can involve other ensembles), the Director selects repertoire and programs performances of those ensembles as a part of campus events and rituals as well as national/international tours. The Director liaises with student leadership in the choir club, including fundraising plans. Through the Choral Scholars Program, the Evelyn Barry Director nurtures the next generation of choral conductors. The position includes teaching one academic course per year in the Music Department (Conducting, and other courses as needed), hold regular office hours in person, and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.

Basic Qualifications:

DMA or PhD in Choral Conducting.

Higher education teaching experience.

Two years professional conducting experience is preferred.

Position Information:

Teaching Load: 1 academic course, 2 ensembles

Term of Appointment: This is an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewal pending staffing, operational, curricular, and financial needs and by successfully meeting the criteria for evaluation and reappointment.

Target Start Date: July 1, 2026

Minimum Salary: $75,295

Application Deadline: Mar 27, 2026

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a Cover letter, CV, a sample syllabus for a conducting course, provide a link to a video of a choral rehearsal and performance showcasing your conducting skills and the names of three referees who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Company Description and Benefits:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Basic Qualifications:

DMA or PhD in Choral Conducting.

Higher education teaching experience.

Two years professional conducting experience is preferred.

Salary: Minimum Salary: $75,295

Contact Information

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Questions can be sent to Working@wellesley.edu

Employer Profile

Founded on the radical belief that educating women leads to progress for everyone. Wellesley College has long championed intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, and impactful leadership. For nearly 150 years, Wellesley graduates have been a powerful force for good in the world—pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, investment trailblazers, network news producers, and genre-defying artists. We know from experience that the boldest ideas and the most enduring solutions emerge from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences.

Located on a stunning campus just 30 minutes outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world.

The College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other identity. Our student body reflects this commitment, with the Class of 2028 consisting of 18% who are the first in their families to attend a four-year institution, 55% coming from multilingual homes, and 54% identifying as domestic students of color.

Wellesley actively seeks faculty and staff who share our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage candidates who resonate with these values to apply.