"Assistant Professor of Music: Director of Choral Activities / Choral Music Education"

Assistant Professor of Music: Director of Choral Activities / Choral Music Education

Company: Drury University

Job Location: Category: Music Type: Full-Time Email: tthomas011@drury.edu

Start Date: August 2026Institution: Drury University, Springfield, Missouri

Drury University’s Department of Music and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music position, serving as Director of Choral Activities beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a skilled and collaborative choral music educator to recruit and lead a vibrant choral program within a liberal arts context.

Position Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain both music majors and non-majors for participation in choral ensembles.
• Provide artistic and administrative leadership for the choral program, including three ensembles:
• Drury Chorale (60+ students, non-auditioned)
• Drury Singers (30+ students, auditioned)
• Chamber Choir (12 students, auditioned)
• Conduct rehearsals and performances, select and program repertoire, and lead biennial tours.
• Teach courses in conducting, applied voice, music education (if qualified), and general education, based on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in music and music education.
• Maintain an active profile of scholarly and/or creative work through performance, presentations, and publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in music, music education, or a related field (Ph.D. or D.M.A.); ABD considered if degree is conferred by August 2026.
• Demonstrated excellence in choral conducting and rehearsal leadership.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level or strong potential for success.
• Record or promise of scholarly/creative productivity, including conference presentations, publications, and innovative programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• K–12 teaching experience in choral music and/or general music.
• Familiarity with liberal arts education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Expertise in a specialized area such as music technology, musicology, or pedagogy.

About Drury University:

Drury University is a private liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students. Located in Springfield, Missouri, a growing city of 170,000 city with a metropolitan population of over 480,000. Springfield provides a thriving arts community including several art galleries, a regional symphony, opera, ballet, and theatre. The department serves over 400 students annually and offers degrees in music education, music therapy, and a Bachelor of Arts in music with tracks in liberal arts, composition, and performance. Drury is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and alignment with Drury’s mission.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching and rehearsal philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A link to a 5–10 minute video (YouTube preferred) of you rehearsing a choir.

ADDRESS APPLICATION TO:

Ms. Lori Hutton, Chair Department of Music and Theatre Drury University 900 N. Benton Springfield, MO 65802 Email: tthomas011@drury.edu, Tamra Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Review of applications begins November 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.