Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Conducting

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 19, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Conducting
Campus	Stockton
Department	Conservatory of Music
Posting Number	F00931
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Conducting. The successful candidate will be an established conductor, choral and vocal pedagogue, and educator rising toward, or of, national stature. The candidate will be willing and able to collaborate with colleagues in an innovative and forward-looking ensemble program. Pacific's ensembles serve students through a pool-based approach to personnel and concerts. The approach prepares students for healthy work at a professional pace and provides significant flexibility for imaginative programming. Duties include: Principal conductor and artistic director Pacific's choral ensembles, presently constituted as the Pacific Singers and the University Chorus. Establish and sustain a modern vision for Pacific's choral program, one that values music of the past, present, and future, and is aligned with Pacific and the Conservatory missions and values. Establish effective and productive music major recruiting activities in collaboration with music faculty and staff. Expand choral ensemble reach within and beyond Pacific's campus. Collaborate with faculty and students to develop healthy and innovative choral ensembles of national distinction. Teach undergraduate conducting and mentor student conductors in rehearsal and performance settings. In collaboration with vocal and ensemble faculty, and supporting staff, guide operations of the choral program. As an educator, singer, and collaborator, model best practices pedagogically and professionally. The University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, how socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc., impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Master of Music in choral conducting or equivalent professional experience. Established career as a conductor in higher education and/or professional settings.
Preferred Qualifications	DMA in conducting, or the equivalent professional experience. An unflagging commitment to inclusion in concert programming and pedagogy. The ability to prepare undergraduates for careers as singers, choral music educators, and in an array of music careers consonant with the Conservatory's degree offerings. Steadfast commitment to healthy vocal technique in rehearsals and performances. Ability to collaborate with multiple organizations on campus and in Pacific communities. Ability to sustain and amplify the University of the Pacific's record as a center of excellence in singing. Willingness and ability to work as part of a team of ensemble leaders who share conducting duties collaboratively within Pacific's ensembles and eschew "turf". Presentation of choral ensembles in regionally and/or nationally recognized settings. Achievements in conducting singers and instrumentalists in rehearsals and concerts. This may include choral/orchestral, musical theatre, and other collaborative projects. Ability to teach in a related area (choral methods and other areas of specialization). Demonstrated knowledge of and/or degree in vocal pedagogy. Record of achievement as a collaborator with people of diverse backgrounds and in a wide array of cultures. Demonstrated success in college level settings. Sustained record of performances and/or presentations in regional and national settings. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in one's work. Demonstrated success with secondary-level choral ensembles. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in a standard musical environment with the use of computer and phones. Work performed during standard business hours between 8 AM and 5 PM. Occasional overtime is required to meet critical business deadlines. It will require some nights and weekends.
Hiring Range	$72,000-$85,000. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions	Cover letter Curriculum vitae Links to three videos of work as a choral conductor in contrasting styles and languages - selections of performance and rehearsal footage are encouraged, as is the inclusion of a recent work and/or a work from voices under-represented in concert music settings Names and contact information of three references Review of applications will begin on TBD and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Contact Email	conservatory@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.