Job Description / Duties

Participate in all activities of the Lawrence Choral Studies Program; direct Viking Chorale and the Lawrence University Concert Choir; classroom teaching in conducting, choral music education; and Lawrence’s flagship First Year Studies program. Other teaching opportunities are possible depending upon candidate’s interests and qualifications. Additional responsibilities include all service-related activities associated with a tenure-track position including student advising, admissions-related responsibilities, recruiting, developing relationships with music educators, and participating in committee assignments and other forms of institutional and community service.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Demonstrated excellence in choral conducting and teaching. Desire to work in a collaborative choral teaching environment. Must be able to bring our students to the highest levels of artistic and musical mastery in a nurturing environment that embraces the notion of the undergraduate choir as classroom, laboratory, as well as first-class performance ensemble. A forward-thinking leader who can work with our students to tackle the question of redefining a 21st century choir. Strong background in Choral Music Education expected. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. A record of successful collegiate teaching experience preferred. Although this is a conservatory position, strong support of the ideals and goals of a broad liberal arts education is a must.

Additional Information

Applications should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, a statement on your experience related to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in an academic setting and ways that you would contribute to these efforts at Lawrence, recordings of recent live performances, and academic transcripts. A two-year sample curriculum of repertoire for the Lawrence Concert Choir (SATB, 5 concerts per year, 30 minutes of music per concert). Additionally, provide contact information for two references who may be contacted directly by Lawrence University, and provide any additional material that demonstrates your qualifications for the position. We would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents or PDF files, and all video and audio files submitted as links to external sites.

Salary: Tenure-track. Rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

Consideration of candidates will begin September 20th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted though Lawrence’s online application system. Candidates are encouraged to read more about Lawrence at https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com as well as www.lawrence.edu and Colleges That Change Lives.

Any additional questions can be directed to:
• Phillip Swan, Co-Director of Choral Studies and Search Chair, phillip.a.swan@lawrence.edu
• Brian Pertl, Dean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music pertlb@lawrence.edu.

Employer Profile

Serving approximately 350 music majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, founded in 1874, is a distinguished undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college. The Conservatory has an enviable reputation for producing outstanding musician-scholars, and our robust double degree program attracts fine musicians who have strong interests in a multitude of academic areas. Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and the diversity of viewpoints and approaches that the faculty represents. We are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and academic environment.

Lawrence University is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals of all backgrounds and to diversifying its faculty and staff. We welcome applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty; and/or (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity or research; and (3) demonstrating interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body, particularly as these pedagogies relate to antiracism and decolonizing the curriculum. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.