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POSITION SPECIFICS
Position Summary
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The Penn State School of Music invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line, renewable Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Choral) beginning Fall 2027. We seek an inspiring new colleague who is committed to creative, inclusive, and expansive approaches to music performing, teaching, and learning. This appointment emphasizes excellence in teaching, conducting, and student mentorship within the School of Music’s outstanding comprehensive choral program.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of choral faculty and contribute to ensemble leadership, undergraduate instruction, and shared curricular responsibilities. The position is designed for a colleague who values student-centered teaching, multiple musical and pedagogical perspectives, and collegial program development. We encourage applications from candidates with multi-genre capabilities (e.g. jazz, contemporary commercial, and/or other diverse styles.)
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Responsibilities
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Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Conducting assigned choral ensembles, likely Vocal Dimensions (jazz) and University Choir (SATB) with the possibility of additional ensembles aligning with the candidate’s expertise
* Teaching undergraduate courses in choral conducting and related areas (e.g., basic or intermediate conducting) or other courses that align with professional and research areas of expertise.
* Teaching undergraduate choral music education courses, such as choral methods or choral emphasis, as aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise
* Contributing to graduate instruction through periodic teaching of graduate choral literature or related seminars as part of a rotating, shared faculty model
* Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supporting student success through inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices
* Participating actively in recruitment, outreach, and engagement activities that support vocal, choral, and all other programs in the School of Music
* Engaging in service activities that contribute to the School of Music, the College of Arts and Architecture, and the professional choral ecosystem at large
Teaching assignments may vary by semester to support balanced faculty loads and diverse student learning experiences. The standard teaching professor assignment is 3-4 courses/semester.
Required Qualifications
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* Earned doctorate (DMA or PhD) in choral conducting, music education, or a closely related field by the start date, or an MM or MA plus equivalent professional experience appropriate to the rank
* Demonstrated effectiveness as a choral conductor and teacher at the secondary, collegiate, and/or professional level
* Evidence of strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentorship, and student-centered learning
* Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic and artistic community
Preferred Qualifications
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* Successful track record of preparing and presenting vocal jazz ensembles
* Experience teaching and/or performing in vernacular styles such as jazz or rock
* Documented success recruiting, retaining, and mentoring undergraduate students
* Experience with community engagement, outreach, or partnership-based choral initiatives
* Active engagement with professional organizations such as ACDA, NAfME or NATS
* Interest or experience teaching in complementary areas (e.g., studio voice instruction, music education, music technology, vocal pedagogy, or other topics aligned with the candidate’s strengths)
About the School of Music
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The Penn State School of Music takes pride in its student-centered philosophy and the quality of the individualized instruction provided by its faculty. Enrolling approximately 250 majors, the school grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of programs that help students develop as performers, composers, teachers, and scholars. Nearly 5000 non-major students e