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Assistant Professor, Choral Conducting (tenure-track)
Job Summary:
The Music Department faculty and staff work collaboratively and provide a welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty who are deeply committed to undergraduate intellectual growth, artistic development, and personal well-being. We value excellence in teaching and offer collegiality and support to one another, both as instructors and as people. We mentor students from a variety of cultural, socio-economic, and artistic backgrounds.
We seek a committed and passionate educator to direct the Muhlenberg College Choir and the Muhlenberg Chamber Choir and to teach introductory-level courses in Music History and Music Theory. This is a tenure-track appointment. There are opportunities to develop new courses and help shape our evolving curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching of music majors and non-majors in a liberal arts environment, strong cultural and gender competencies, creativity in diverse pedagogies and programming, and a dedication to continued growth and development in areas that compliment those of our current faculty.
We seek a colleague with expertise in vocal pedagogy, a MM and/or DMA in Choral Conducting or extensive experience in the field, and the potential to bring new perspectives or courses to our program, particularly ones that will advance our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DEIB) goals. These goals are reflected in our new antiracist curriculum-a radical reimagining of how a Music curriculum can be structured and what it should accomplish-that seeks to equalize non-Western, vernacular, and Western art musics.
Responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester: The College Choir, the Chamber Choir, and an introductory-level Music History or Music Theory course. Additional responsibilities will include planning concerts and other activities related to the function and development of choral ensembles, contributing to the department's implementation of our new curriculum, and assisting in departmental planning and recruiting.
If you are not sure you meet all of the qualifications, please apply. Research shows that potential candidates from under-represented groups do not apply when they believe they do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to supporting an inclusive community.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is also required.
Our Institution and Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region offers vibrant art and choral music traditions and opportunities, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement.
Application Materials: To receive full consideration, applications must be received no later than January 15, 2024. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) C.V., 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy detailing their pedagogical approaches to Choral Conducting and other areas of expertise, 4) names and contact information for three professional references, and 5) a separate statement describing experiences that prepare them to teach, mentor, and inspire students of color, first generation students, other students of underrepresented backgrounds, and contribute to the College's efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. For questions about this position, please email Ted Conner, department chair, at tedconner@muhlenberg.edu. Inquiries regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr@muhlenberg.edu. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.
An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.
Legal Notice
Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at 484-664-3112.
Assistant Professor, Choral Conducting (tenure-track)
Job Summary:
The Music Department faculty and staff work collaboratively and provide a welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty who are deeply committed to undergraduate intellectual growth, artistic development, and personal well-being. We value excellence in teaching and offer collegiality and support to one another, both as instructors and as people. We mentor students from a variety of cultural, socio-economic, and artistic backgrounds.
We seek a committed and passionate educator to direct the Muhlenberg College Choir and the Muhlenberg Chamber Choir and to teach introductory-level courses in Music History and Music Theory. This is a tenure-track appointment. There are opportunities to develop new courses and help shape our evolving curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching of music majors and non-majors in a liberal arts environment, strong cultural and gender competencies, creativity in diverse pedagogies and programming, and a dedication to continued growth and development in areas that compliment those of our current faculty.
We seek a colleague with expertise in vocal pedagogy, a MM and/or DMA in Choral Conducting or extensive experience in the field, and the potential to bring new perspectives or courses to our program, particularly ones that will advance our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DEIB) goals. These goals are reflected in our new antiracist curriculum-a radical reimagining of how a Music curriculum can be structured and what it should accomplish-that seeks to equalize non-Western, vernacular, and Western art musics.
Responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester: The College Choir, the Chamber Choir, and an introductory-level Music History or Music Theory course. Additional responsibilities will include planning concerts and other activities related to the function and development of choral ensembles, contributing to the department's implementation of our new curriculum, and assisting in departmental planning and recruiting.
If you are not sure you meet all of the qualifications, please apply. Research shows that potential candidates from under-represented groups do not apply when they believe they do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to supporting an inclusive community.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is also required.
Our Institution and Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region offers vibrant art and choral music traditions and opportunities, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement.
Application Materials: To receive full consideration, applications must be received no later than January 15, 2024. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) C.V., 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy detailing their pedagogical approaches to Choral Conducting and other areas of expertise, 4) names and contact information for three professional references, and 5) a separate statement describing experiences that prepare them to teach, mentor, and inspire students of color, first generation students, other students of underrepresented backgrounds, and contribute to the College's efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. For questions about this position, please email Ted Conner, department chair, at tedconner@muhlenberg.edu. Inquiries regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr@muhlenberg.edu. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.
An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.
Legal Notice
Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at 484-664-3112.
