Position Information
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Minot State University (https://www.minotstateu.edu/music/) invites applicants for the position of director of choral activities, choral music education specialist, and studio voice teacher beginning Fall Semester 2025. This is a tenure-track position appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates will be expected to:
- Direct all facets of the MSU Choral Program including leading the MSU Concert Choir and smaller vocal ensembles
- Take a leading role in recruiting voice students to MSU
- Teach choral/vocal music education courses
- Teach voice lessons to music majors, music minors, and students enrolled in elective lessons
- Prepare voice students for performances during end-of-semester juries, performance lab classes, and senior recitals
- Teach additional courses related to area(s) of expertise and institutional needs
- In collaboration with the director of bands, plan and administer the annual Northwest Festival of Music (MSU’s annual honor choir and band festival)
- Maintain a high level of professional visibility and serve as a resource for regional public school music educators
Minimum Requirements
- Doctorate in Music (Conducting or Music Education) preferred; ABD will be considered. Completed degree will be required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Evidence of excellence in applied instruction and voice pedagogy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous K-12 Choral Teaching Experience
- Previous College Teaching Experience
- Special consideration given to candidates with experience directing Opera and/or Musical Theatre productions
Applicant Materials Required
To apply, candidates must submit an application on the Minot State University website: https://www.minotstateu.edu/hr/jobs/
As part of the application, candidates will be asked to submit:
- A letter of application addressing their specific qualifications for this position
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial copies of all academic transcripts
- A list of three professional references including name, title, telephone number and email address
- Online links to recent videos of a recent choral rehearsal and performances
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Contact: Any questions related to this position can be directed to the search committee chair, Efrain Amaya: efrain.amaya@minotstateu.edu
EO/AA Statement: Minot State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
For more information or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu.
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