FAAssistant Professor​/Director of Choral Activities

Position Title

FA24-004:
Assistant Professor/Director of Choral Activities

Edwardsville, IL

Dec 17, 2025

$58,000-$62,000

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to assume the duties of Director of Choral Activities. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting a variety of choral ensembles, expertise in recruitment and retention of students, and a strong desire to build community engagement.

The Director of Choral Activities will provide artistic and administrative leadership for all areas of the choral program. Duties associated with the role include:

• Leading and conducting university choral ensembles, including a smaller, auditioned mixed choir and a larger, non‑auditioned mixed ensemble for students and community members.
• Providing an environment for high expectations and artistry and fostering opportunities for diversity and inclusivity.
• Creating new ensembles of various voicings to encourage diverse cross‑campus involvement and collaborating with other current choral ensembles.
• Teaching courses in undergraduate choral conducting, choral literature, applied conducting, and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborating with the choral music education area and other departmental ensembles.
• Facilitating community engagement events, including choral festivals, All‑State clinics, summer workshops, and tours.

Performing service and scholarship commensurate with rank and interests.

Full‑time, academic year appointment beginning Spring 2026.

State.

• Terminal degree (DMA, DM, or
  
  D.Mus.) in choral conducting or in a related field. PhD in music with a strong focus in choral conducting considered.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in recruiting and retaining students from diverse populations within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
• Administrative skills or experience.

SIUE is working diligently to become an anti‑racist, inclusive, and equitable university. In support of this goal, our strategic plan prioritizes the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Each member of the College of Arts and Sciences is responsible for actively supporting the College's commitment to anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Therefore, candidate applications must include a statement addressing experiences and competencies supporting anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Letter of application specifically addressing the job description.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names of 3 references.
• Unofficial transcripts.

Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Marc Schapman, Department Chair, maschap.

Please submit application materials by January 31, 2026.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.