Instructor or Assistant Professor of Choral Music

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Choral Music Special Instructions for more details.

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Job Title Instructor or Assistant Professor of Choral Music

Classification Title Nine-Month Faculty ASUB

Campus Location

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Arkansas State University–Beebe, a two-year residential community college within the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full-time, promotion-eligible Instructor or Assistant Professor of Choral Music to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in choral conducting and will direct the College’s choir, preparing public performances each academic year. The candidate will teach Choir, Applied Voice, Music Appreciation and other courses in the Fine Arts Department based on qualifications and program needs. Additional responsibilities include providing musical support and accompaniment for the Theatre program and collaborating with other Fine Arts areas as appropriate.

Responsibilities Include:

• Directing the College’s choir and preparing public performances
• Developing and teaching courses
• Teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses as needed
• Recruiting and retaining students to support the choral and broader music program
• Advising students across Arts and Humanities disciplines
• Assisting with curriculum development and program review
• Participating in course and program assessment activities
• Collaborating with other programs in the Fine Arts Department and other areas housed in the Division of Arts and Humanities on classes, accompaniment, recruitment, and program development.
• Serving on institutional committees

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and community engagement, as well as a willingness to contribute to innovative program growth aligned with workforce and community needs.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music with an emphasis in Choral Conducting, Voice, or a closely related field. Strong computer and instructional technology skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary settings.
• Ability and interest in developing and teaching courses in entertainment industry and music technology areas—such as recording, sound mixing, stage lighting, and live sound production—to support program growth and expand student career pathways.

Posting Number F2702014

Open Date 03/03/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy (Not to Exceed 2 Pages)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Other
• Proof of Veteran's Preference

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Arkansas State University‑Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff.

ASU-Beebe is a public two-year college with its main campus located in Beebe, Arkansas on the 67/167 corridor approximately 35 miles north of the state's capital of Little Rock. ASU-Beebe has campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base, and online.