"Assistant Professor / Associate Director of Choral Studies"

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Posting Number: FAC00152PO25

Advertised Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Director of Choral Studies

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: School of Music

Department: MUS School of Music

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis: 9 months

Work County: Richland

Tenture Information: Tenure-Track/Tenured

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary: The School of Music at the University of South Carolina is seeking applicants for Associate Director of Choral Studies. This 9-month, tenure-track position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Choral Methods and undergraduate Conducting; conduct the University Chorus; coordinate secondary choral music education and student teachers; assist with the graduate conducting program; engage in scholarly and/or creative research activities; participate in faculty service activities and committee work. Additional teaching responsibilities as determined by qualifications, preference, and institutional needs.

Required Education and Experience: 1. An earned doctorate (or ABD with degree completion date by start date of employment), an established record of teaching and excellence in choral performance, and at least five (5) years of public-school teaching experience at the secondary level.

Preferred Qualifications: The School of Music vision and values statement references five themes. The school encourages applications from candidates who have interests and abilities that align with these themes and can demonstrate such: 1. Pursue and achieve excellence; 2. Foster student success; 3. Create music leaders; 4. Prepare excellent musicians to be excellent teachers and vice versa; 5. Craft diversely skilled musicians

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026

Job Open Date: 08/29/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: Apply at uscjobs.sc.edu, attaching a letter of application, CV, and reference list including three individuals submitting letters of recommendation and three additional references to be contacted. Applicants will submit links to 30 minutes of video which include approximately twenty (20) minutes of rehearsal and ten (10) minutes of performance. Video must include repertoire of varying styles. Review of applications will start October 1, 2025.