LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Music invites applications for a non-tenure-track position as the Robert Cutler Endowed Teaching Professor in Choral Arts, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This position is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment is 3 years.
Candidates must have earned a M.M. or D.M.A./Ph.D. in choral conducting or a closely related field by the date of employment. The successful candidate must have demonstrated conducting and classroom teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
The Associate Director of Choral Activities will teach the equivalent of 3 courses per semester of choral ensembles, musicianship, ear training, and/or other music courses at the undergraduate level as needed. They will also oversee the administration of voice lessons within the music department. Conducting responsibilities are distributed as determined by the Director of Choral Activities according to the strengths of the Associate Director and needs of the choral area. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a collaborative spirit, excellent musicianship, effective conducting and rehearsal technique, and a deep understanding of vocal pedagogy.
In close collaboration with the Director of Choral Activities, the Associate Director will contribute to the success of an established choral program through performances, recruitment, and administrative duties. They will conduct ensembles and teach singers and students who have a wide range of experience. The Associate Director of Choral Activities will participate in departmental, college, and university service, is expected to work with students towards capstone preparation, and fulfill other service duties such as advising, recruitment and committee work in the department as well as the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community.
The Lehigh University’s Music Department offers a B.A. in Music and a music minor. Students are able to pursue capstone experiences in all areas of music, including performance, composition, conducting, and musicology. A large portion of the Music Department is devoted to instrumental and vocal ensembles which serve non-majors and minors alongside students earning majors in music. Lehigh University Choral Arts consists of four ensembles, three auditioned choirs, one mixed, one treble, and one tenor/bass, and one large, non-auditioned, mixed choir that includes faculty, staff, community members alongside student singers. The choirs perform a wide variety of repertoire from composers of many backgrounds, including newly-commissioned works and major works with professional orchestras.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2026. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/194059.
Candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy with an emphasis on strategies for teaching both majors and non-majors in the same classes and ensembles.
- Link to a 15 minute conductor-facing video of a choral rehearsal (noting the name of the ensemble and piece(s))
- Two links to contrasting conductor-facing videos of choral performances (noting the names of ensembles and pieces)
- A brief statement (200-300 words) of programming philosophy and up to 3 representative choral programs
- A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available on their website)
Confidential letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage of the search.
Inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professor Eugene Albulescu, chair of the search committee, at eua2@lehigh.edu.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.