What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor (Two-Year), Choral Music position at The College of Wooster?
Job Description
The Music Department of The College of Wooster seeks applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in choral music to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will direct the award-winning, nationally recognized Wooster Chorus, teach choral conducting and courses in music education, supervise student teachers, and maintain an active record of scholarly/artistic activity. The person in this position will also lead the Wooster Chorus on an annual domestic tour as a means of public engagement and a recruiting tool for the College. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the background and interests of the candidate and/or needs of the Department of Music.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students drawn from 47 different states and 76 countries. 27% of our students are domestic students of color and 14% are studying on international visas. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through student-centered pedagogies, a breadth of curricular offerings, and a commitment to student success.
The Department of Music has 9 full-time faculty members and graduates approximately 15 majors annually, many of whom go on to pursue graduate study in performance, composition, musicology, and other areas; or enter professional careers in music education or music therapy. There is a high level of non-major participation in our department as well, with hundreds of students each year active in lessons, ensembles, and classroom courses.
Qualifications
Completed Doctorate in Music or Music Education; ABD considered. Prior college-level teaching experience, demonstrated experience teaching in a secondary or 4-12 school setting, and licensure/teaching certification are preferred. Candidates with diverse experiences in global choral music are welcomed and all candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of effective teaching, ensemble performance, recruitment and leadership, as well as a commitment to programming works that bring a breadth of musical offerings to the College.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following materials to Interfolio (link below): a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), unofficial graduate transcripts (official documents required upon hire), a link to a recent video recording (no more than 15 minutes) of an ensemble rehearsal led by the applicant, links to recent video (preferred) or audio performance recordings (including concert programs), and two letters of recommendation. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of student-centered teaching and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Candidates are also encouraged to submit evidence of effective teaching, such as syllabi and student evaluations.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Melissa Puster, Music Department Administrative Coordinator, at mpuster@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jeff Gershman, Search Committee Chair, at jgershman@wooster.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to inclusive excellence in undergraduate education. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to ensuring the success of diverse student populations. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a criminal background check and verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. Typically, the college is not able to sponsor H1-B visas for visiting faculty. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our nondiscrimination policy.
The Music Department of The College of Wooster seeks applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in choral music to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will direct the award-winning, nationally recognized Wooster Chorus, teach choral conducting and courses in music education, supervise student teachers, and maintain an active record of scholarly/artistic activity. The person in this position will also lead the Wooster Chorus on an annual domestic tour as a means of public engagement and a recruiting tool for the College. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the background and interests of the candidate and/or needs of the Department of Music.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students drawn from 47 different states and 76 countries. 27% of our students are domestic students of color and 14% are studying on international visas. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through student-centered pedagogies, a breadth of curricular offerings, and a commitment to student success.
The Department of Music has 9 full-time faculty members and graduates approximately 15 majors annually, many of whom go on to pursue graduate study in performance, composition, musicology, and other areas; or enter professional careers in music education or music therapy. There is a high level of non-major participation in our department as well, with hundreds of students each year active in lessons, ensembles, and classroom courses.
Qualifications
Completed Doctorate in Music or Music Education; ABD considered. Prior college-level teaching experience, demonstrated experience teaching in a secondary or 4-12 school setting, and licensure/teaching certification are preferred. Candidates with diverse experiences in global choral music are welcomed and all candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of effective teaching, ensemble performance, recruitment and leadership, as well as a commitment to programming works that bring a breadth of musical offerings to the College.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following materials to Interfolio (link below): a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), unofficial graduate transcripts (official documents required upon hire), a link to a recent video recording (no more than 15 minutes) of an ensemble rehearsal led by the applicant, links to recent video (preferred) or audio performance recordings (including concert programs), and two letters of recommendation. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of student-centered teaching and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Candidates are also encouraged to submit evidence of effective teaching, such as syllabi and student evaluations.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Melissa Puster, Music Department Administrative Coordinator, at mpuster@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jeff Gershman, Search Committee Chair, at jgershman@wooster.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to inclusive excellence in undergraduate education. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to ensuring the success of diverse student populations. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a criminal background check and verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. Typically, the college is not able to sponsor H1-B visas for visiting faculty. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our nondiscrimination policy.
