Adjunct Faculty, Choir Director

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

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Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Description

Adjunct Instructor of Music for the Fall 2026 semester only

Job Description

Bellarmine University's Music Department seeks a part-time, adjunct faculty member to conduct a pop acapella SATB ensemble and an advanced classical SATB choir for the 2026-2027 academic year (Fall semester only). This position calls for a skilled musician in the art of conducting choral ensembles and vocal development of collegiate voices. This is a part-time role that involves collaboration with the Director of Performing Arts and Vocal Music Area at Bellarmine.

Choir rehearsals are in-person on our campus, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm. There are 1-3 performances each semester, including a Lessons & Carols service in collaboration with the Office of Campus Ministry. Occasionally, other on-campus performances/events may be requested by campus constituents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music (required) and a master's degree preferred, with an emphasis in choral conducting (preferred)
• Experience working with singers at various stages of vocal development and musicianship (required)
• Experience leading a collegiate choir (preferred)
• Creative programming of choral repertoire (required)
• Demonstrate artistic experience as both solo and ensemble vocal performing artist (preferred)
• Piano skills necessary to lead and accompany choir and sectional rehearsals (preferred)

Duties

Deliver instruction:

• Conduct assigned curriculum.
• Prepare weekly rehearsal plans.
• Provide course syllabi, which include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavior expectations, course outline, and contact information.
• Verify student enrollment and submit grades on time.

Evaluate student progress:

• Keep an accurate record of student performance.
• Provide students with timely, constructive feedback.

Maintain virtual and/or in-person office hours to meet with students as needed.

Maintain voicemail and email communication.

Refer students to student support services when necessary.

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Music (required) and a master's degree preferred, with an emphasis in choral conducting (preferred)
• Experience working with singers at various stages of vocal development and musicianship (required)
• Experience leading a collegiate choir (preferred)
• Creative programming of choral repertoire (required)

Required Documents to Attach

Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.

Please submit contact information for three professional references.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

URL: www.bellarmine.edu/programs/music/ba-music.php