Assistant Professor - Associate Director of Choral Studies

The University of Houston Moores School of Music seeks an Associate Director of Choral Studies at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, 9-month position that begins Fall of 2024.
The position will involve conducting choirs at the Moores School of Music, teaching undergraduate conducting and choral rehearsal techniques courses, other courses in the music education curriculum, private applied conducting lessons at the graduate level, and/or other music classes based on the candidate’s expertise and experience and the needs of the School of Music. The Associate Director of Choral Studies essential responsibilities will include collaboration with the Director of Choral Studies in all aspects of the recruitment of new students and current students pursuing a variety of degrees from across the University of Houston campus. Participation, coordination, and leadership will be assumed in planning and executing the Moores School’s Choral Area’s activities, rehearsals, concerts, workshops, and other initiatives. Further responsibilities encompass providing service to the university community and the profession.
How to Apply
Applicants will submit the following electronically: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) contact information of at least three professional references; 4) statement of teaching philosophy, including documentation of success in teaching and addressing how you will serve a classroom of individuals with varied backgrounds; 5) research/creative activity statement, including documentation of success in research/creative activity, and a link to a live video recording of about ten minutes of a recent choral rehearsal and about ten minutes of a performance.
Initial screening of materials will begin on December 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct inquiries and nominations to Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] .
Salary is competitive. 
About the Moores School of Music
The University of Houston’s Moores School of Music (MSM) is one of the leading comprehensive music schools in the nation. Its remarkable faculty — of internationally recognized performers, composers, and scholars — outstanding student body, modern facilities, and broad range of programs make MSM the natural choice for around 500 students annually. The school’s commitment to academic excellence and the highest performance standards has ensured its role as a vital resource in the educational and cultural life of Houston and beyond.
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston is the leading public research university in Houston and the third largest university in Texas. In 2021, UH enrolled more than 47,000 students in 276 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 360,000 alumni. The City of Houston, Texas is the fourth-largest city and one of America’s great arts destination cities for the twenty-first century.
The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of conducting excellence, outstanding musicianship, effective choral conducting experience at the university level or commensurate professional experience, and demonstrated success with recruiting, retaining, and mentoring undergraduate singers from diverse backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in music education as well as those who have a strong commitment to all aspects of inclusivity in our learning-centered community. A DMA or PhD degree is required; (ABD considered, but completion of the doctoral degree is required by the start of Fall 2024 semester)

Applicants for the position are expected to exhibit the following core values and competencies

• Passion, energy, and tenacity
• Integrity and collegiality
• An ability to attract resources, including grants or other external sources of support that advance the school’s mission
• An aptitude for building dynamic degree programs and recruiting top-tier students
• An ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.

Moores School of Music faculty are also committed to

• Excellence in the arts, arts education, and arts scholarship
• Fostering student growth and success
• Collaboration with others, both within and cross disciplines