"Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Studies"

The Music Department at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, invites applicants for the position of Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate Professor of Choral Studies to begin in the fall of 2026. This is a full-time appointment. The successful candidate will be the director of the choral area, responsible for coordinating our select vocal program (the Choral Scholars), directing the Concert Choir, and providing leadership for the voice area. Additional duties will include assisting in department recruitment both on campus and in the community, maintaining an active creative and scholarly performance portfolio, and teaching additional courses that reflect the candidate's expertise, as well as service to the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University. A secondary emphasis may also be considered, including but not limited to general music education, diverse vocal ensemble traditions, music technology, or music therapy.

Candidates should hold a DMA in Choral Conducting, PhD in Music Education, or a terminal degree in a closely related field. ABD candidates will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates should also have college teaching experience, with other relevant teaching/conducting experience also considered.

Posting Salary: $7,000-7,750/month; Excellent Benefits. The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer at http://www.sandiego.edu/hr/benefits/.

Special Application Instructions: Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and upload materials. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials: 1. Letter of application, 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. Teaching Statement, including a) teaching philosophy, and b) values and experience relating to working with populations from different musical and cultural backgrounds, and knowledge of the full range of musical canons, 4. Two sample syllabi, reflecting ensemble and lecture courses, 5. Creative and Scholarly Work Statement, which may include creative projects relating to conducting/ensembles, links between research and pedagogy, and areas of future research, 6. Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters. Items (1), (3), and (5) should be no more than 3 pages each. For full consideration, applications should be completed and submitted by October 13, 2025. Contact the Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Jeff Malecki at jmalecki@sandiego.edu with any questions.