Assistant Professor of Music, Choral Conductor (T/TE)
Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
Employment: Full‑time, 40 hours/week, 9‑month academic year. Tenure Track: Yes (T/TE). Benefits: Full, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction, retirement plan, recreation and cultural activities.
Position Highlights
Artist‑soulled choral conductor with a record of sustained excellence.
Leader of the School’s Symphonic Choir and director of the choral program.
Teach graduate choral conducting, choral literature, weekly lessons, and a seminar for MM and DMA students.
Scholarise and promote an active national profile as conductor, scholar, and pedagogue.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across the School of Music and College of Fine Arts to advance performance, research and service initiatives.
Responsibilities
Conduct the Symphonic Choir, the School of Music’s premier choral ensemble.
Teach graduate courses in choral conducting and literature, including weekly lessons and a full‑conducting studio seminar.
Supervise the graduate program in choral conducting (qualifications, comprehensive, dissertation exams) and mentor students to degree completion and professional placement.
Provide artistic and administrative leadership for the choral program; collaborate with colleagues in recruitment, outreach, research, scholarship and creative opportunities.
Maintain an active national profile as conductor, scholar, and pedagogue.
Work alongside faculty and staff across the School of Music and the College of Fine Arts to advance performance, research, and service initiatives.
Carry out duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Work effectively with students, faculty, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Foster and maintain positive professional relationships in an academic and artistic environment.
Understand the needs that impact choral students’ success.
Create welcoming, responsive teaching environments for all students.
Encourage critical thinking and respectful dialogue.
Apply new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance comprehensive learning opportunities.
Foster a sense of belonging and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Develop public engagement, partnership or outreach with diverse communities.
Show leadership or service within professional associations that promote access and belonging.
Address barriers to access, belonging, and success in music professions and choral education.
Support the university’s efforts to build and sustain a respectful workplace.
Minimum Qualifications
DMA or PhD in Choral Conducting or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
Evidence of effective choral conducting and teaching at university or professional level.
Minimum three years of teaching experience with graduate students.
Evidence of, or potential for, scholarly, creative, and/or research activity appropriate to rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of successful collegiate‑level experience as artist, teacher and scholar.
Record of sustained excellence in choral performance, teaching, and scholarship.
Evidence of leadership or administrative oversight within a choral program at university, professional or festival level.
Demonstrated success attracting, retaining, and working with undergraduate and graduate students.
Active engagement within professional organizations such as ACDA, NCCO, NAfME.
Experience with community‑based ensembles, festivals, or outreach initiatives.
Application Instructions
Letter of Application: explain why you are interested, your artistic and pedagogical vision, and how you meet the qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae detailing teaching, conducting, scholarly and professional experience.
Philosophy of Teaching statement (1–2 pages) describing goals, pedagogical training and approach to mentoring diverse students.
One representative syllabus from a recent course taught.
Three Letters of Recommendation; include names and contact information for the application system.
Contact information for five references who may be contacted later.
Video portfolio (one‑page PDF with active, private links) containing:
≈20 minutes of rehearsal footage
≈15 minutes of performance footage
≈10 minutes of a choral literature lecture
Applications submitted to Dr. M. Nicole Davis (davismn@arizona.edu).
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