Job Description / Duties

Regular Faculty - Director of Choirs

Posting Number: F001358P

Advertising Pay Range: $60,803.35 or higher commensurate with experience

Location: Moscow

Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Primary Unit: Hampton School of Music

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty

Position Control Number: 0353

Suffix: 00

Contingency Code: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track

Rank: Assistant Professor

Extension Type: Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho invites applications for an Assistant Professor-Director of Choirs, a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment for the upcoming academic year, starting August 18, 2025.

Responsibilities include leading the Vandaleers Concert Choir, the University Choir, and teaching related courses. This faculty member may teach other courses, as assigned by the Director, to be determined by qualifications and departmental needs. Preference will go to those with experience in at least one of the following areas: studio voice instruction, music education, and/or piano (repetiteur). The total teaching assignment will be equivalent to 16 credit hours. The faculty member will be responsible for maintaining scholarly research and/or creative activity. This faculty member will actively recruit and retain students, participate in School of Music outreach including clinics and master classes in regional schools, participate in unit/college/university committees and events, and advise/mentor students.

Unit/Department Summary: The Lionel Hampton School of Music is a close-knit community of prominent performers, teachers, composers and scholars who interact closely with dedicated and talented students. We are a musically comprehensive School of Music, with a focus on providing an environment in which our students learn by performing, listening to, analyzing, and creating music. Together, the faculty and students foster an atmosphere of professional awareness, mutual support, collaboration and outreach. We advance the art of music through hundreds of concerts and recitals each year. The University of Idaho is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The https://www.uidaho.edu/class/ is the largest and most academically far-reaching college at the University of Idaho. As the college that focuses on liberal arts education, we provide foundational support for all university students. We offer majors, minors, certificates, and enriching experiences aimed at producing well-versed citizens who have enduring professional skills and desire to grow Idaho and engage the world. CLASS is a high-activity research college whose faculty contribute to the forefront of humanities, social sciences, and performing arts. We seek staff and faculty who will share in our academic goals and contribute to making student success front and center in all that we do.

Administrative Summary:

Contingency Description:

Teaching & Advising: 60%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 25%

Outreach & Extension: 10%

University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music
• Experience as a choral director at the secondary or collegiate level;
• Experience in scholarship and/or creative work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach other courses depending on the needs of the department and the applicant’s qualifications, with preference to at least one of the following areas of specialty:
  
  • Studio voice instruction
  • Music Education
  • Piano (repetiteur)
• Experience administering a choral program at the collegiate level, including tour scheduling, scholarship management, and donor relations;
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain students;
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills with a flexible attitude and ability to work collaboratively.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

NA

Posting Date: 04/30/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position remains open until filled; however, first review of applications will begin on May 30, 2025.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a current CV, a list of three references, and links to recent audio and/or video recordings of performances (upload as Other Document 1).

All questions related to this search should be sent directly to the Search Coordinator, Zach Sherlock: zsherlock@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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