What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Director of Choral Activ position at University of Texas at Austin?
Position begins August 2025
Full-time, professional track, Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position requires relocation to Austin, TX.
Responsibilities will include some of the following, depending on the strengths, experiences, and desires of the successful candidate:
- Conduct the University Treble Chorus and University Tenor Bass Chorus.
- Teach undergraduate choral conducting.
- Teach voice methods for instrumental music education students.
- Teach undergraduate courses in choral methods/techniques.
- Teach graduate choral literature.
- Share leadership of the Repertory Chorus (graduate recital choir).
- Act as advisor to student chapter of American Choral Directors Association.
- Develop and maintain positive relations with high school choral directors and programs in Texas and beyond.
- Recruit fine prospective undergraduate students in B.M. Voice Performance, Choral Studies (Music Education), and the B.A. music degrees, as well as talented singers who intend to pursue majors other than music.
- Contribute to the growth of the choral area within the Butler School by devising and implementing initiatives and to attract and retain student singers in the UT choirs.
- Liaise with the Director of Choral Activities, Voice and Opera faculty, and support the work of the Division of Vocal Art by engaging in leadership and service activities within the division, the College the Butler School of Music, and the University.
- Professors of practice are encouraged to maintain continued engagement with their profession through professional choral conducting or related activities.
DMA preferred, MM required. Demonstrated commitment to preparing young musicians for twenty-first century teaching and performing careers through high professional standards, superb pedagogical skills, effective advocacy and outreach, and active mentoring. Demonstrated excellence as a recruiter and program builder. A record of excellence as a teacher, balanced with evidence of contributions to the professional field of conducting. Demonstrated experience teaching or working with students from many backgrounds; expansive knowledge of repertoires is encouraged, especially those traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Visibility as a teacher, performer and presenter at professional meetings. A candidate with significant experience with and an established record of successful teaching, recruitment, and retention at a university or conservatory is preferred.
Review of applications begins November 25, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Applications should include:
- cover letter that addresses the desired qualifications and teaching philosophy
- curriculum vitae
- a document with links to video excerpts of at least three separate live performances
- complete contact information for three professional references
Please do not submit additional supporting materials unless requested by the search committee
About the University of Texas at Austin: The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one, research institution situated in Austin, TX, a city known for its vibrancy, quality of life, and active engagement in the arts. The University has been awarded the Seal of Excelencia designating it as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
