Appalachian State Univ.

Appalachian State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities.

We seek a dynamic Choral Director to lead our choral program and foster a vibrant musical community within our institution. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of choral music, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of recruiting and developing talented singers to pursue undergraduate degrees in music education, music performance, music therapy, music industry studies, and a graduate degree in music performance.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a history of or the potential for exceptional leadership in Choral Conducting. The candidate must have the skills necessary to recruit and develop talented singers and articulate a recruitment plan for the Hayes School of Music.

The ideal candidate will hold a DMA or Ph.D. in choral conducting, music education, or a related field. Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered. Candidates who are ABD will be considered for the tenure-track position if evidence of a successful defense by July 31 can be verified as the position begins in August 2025.

The School of Music seeks applicants with experience in collegiate-level choral conducting and/or pre-college (K-12) choral music education or the equivalent. Recruiting students, collaborating with voice faculty, and serving as a vital resource for the local, regional, and national choral community is critical.