Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Director
of Choral Activities
College/School/Unit: College of Fine Arts
Department: Butler School of Music
Posted: Oct 24, 2024
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
Application Instructions
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
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