Position Title: Assistant Professor/Director of Choral Studies

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331400-MUSIC

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Music is seeking applications for a tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor/Director of Choral Studies.

Classification Summary:
The Department of Music at New Mexico State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Classification Standard Duties:
Teaching - Direct/conduct two university choral ensembles; direct/conduct one community/university choral ensemble; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in choral conducting, methods, materials; coordinate and supervise vocal education majors’ student teaching; additional related areas subject to the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the Department.

Research – Maintain appropriate research activities such as conference attendance/performance, guest conducting, publications, etc.

Service – Oversee all aspects of the choral program including scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, fund-raising, and publicity; assume leadership role in the individual and collaborative recruitment of vocal students (undergraduate and graduate) through building and maintaining productive relationships with public school choral programs, recruitment trips, ensemble tours; participate in departmental and university committees and other university activities as assigned.

Outreach – conduct one community/university choral ensemble; building and maintaining productive relationships with local choral programs.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Doctorate preferred, but applications from ABD candidates will also be considered. Master's degree in Choral Conducting or Music Education is required. Successful experience as a secondary school conductor/educator and a commitment to teacher training is highly preferred. Ability to teach courses in choral music education, with college teaching experience also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, a collaborative and collegial approach to music-making, and commitment to the highest standards of musicianship, conducting and teaching.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Submit application materials, comprising a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of educational philosophy, and three references with full contact information. If requested, further materials, such as videos of performances and rehearsals/warm-ups will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Sarah Daughtrey, 575-646-2421 sdaughtr@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.