"Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education"

Job Details

The University of Alabama Music Education Program prepares future teachers to bring music into school-aged people’s lives. Through thorough music training offered through the School of Music, students acquire mastery of skills needed to thrive as a music educator in the 21st century. Music Education students participate in the finest ensembles in the region, and are supported through generous opportunities to practice their craft in the university environment and in the K-12 classroom.

The University of Alabama Choral Program is known for promoting choral excellence and community through building individual and ensemble musicianship. Rooted in a foundation of pedagogy, students involved in the UA Choral Program experience firsthand the transformative power of singing together. The comprehensive choral area is positive, education-centered, and progressive in all areas of the choral arts, including pedagogy, programming, and curriculum.

The mission of The University of Alabama School of Music is to preserve and enhance the best traditions in our rich and varied musical heritage by providing a comprehensive music program that serves the educational and artistic needs of the community, state, region, and beyond through teaching, performing, scholarship, and service.

Position Overview

The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic tenure-track faculty member in choral music education with proven achievement as a choral educator and a demonstrated record of successful research. The ideal candidate has expertise in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring current and future choral educators and singers. A demonstrated commitment to the role of highly trained conductor-educators in the 21st century should be an active part of the candidate’s background and experience. Candidates should show ability and desire to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities.

There will be a preliminary Zoom screening of selected applicants, after which selected candidates will be informed about in-person interviews.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Music Education is required (ABD will be considered with degree conferral in hand by August 15, 2026). A strong record as an effective choral educator with at least three years of full-time teaching experience in the secondary (middle/high school) choral classroom. Demonstrated achievement in scholarly/creative activities, with a defined record of successful research productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting students. A record of developing and maintaining vibrant connections with K-12 educators.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate and graduate-level choral methods and music education courses; Conduct a choral ensemble; Supervise choral student interns; Actively recruit for the undergraduate and graduate choral music education degree programs; Work closely with the music education and choral faculty; Maintain an active scholarly profile; Advise students and direct student research; Serve on department and college-level committees; Other duties consistent with the candidate’s interests and expertise; Continue the development of a national and international reputation as a consummate choral conductor-educator and pedagogue, consistent with the expectations of a comprehensive School of Music at a major research institution.

Start Date: August 2026

Contact: Ken Ozzello, Director of Bands at kozzello@ua.edu; Morgan Luttig, Director of Choral Activities at mluttig@ua.edu.