Description

Description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to assume the duties of Director of Choral Activities. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting a variety of choral ensembles, expertise in recruitment and retention of students, and a strong desire to build community engagement.

SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms their lives. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs above the Mississippi River and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,000.

For over 60 years, the SIUE Department of Music has been preparing musicians for fulfilling careers. The faculty consists of distinguished artist-educators committed to their students' success, and alumni work worldwide in all areas of music. The department offers degrees in classical performance, jazz performance, music education, theory/composition, and music business.

The music degree programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
The Director of Choral Activities will provide artistic and administrative leadership for all areas of the choral program. Duties associated with the role include:

• Leading and conducting university choral ensembles, including a smaller, auditioned mixed choir and a larger, non-auditioned mixed ensemble for students and community members.
• Providing an environment for high expectations and artistry and foster opportunities for diversity and inclusivity.
• Creating new ensembles of various voicings to encourage diverse cross-campus involvement and collaborating with other current choral ensembles.
• Teaching courses in undergraduate choral conducting, choral literature, applied conducting, and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborating with the choral music education area and other departmental ensembles.
• Facilitating community engagement events, including choral festivals, All-State clinics, summer workshops, and tours.

Performing service and scholarship commensurate with rank and interests

Terms of Appointment
Full-time, academic year appointment beginning Spring 2026

Source of Funds
State

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (DMA, DM, or D.Mus.) in choral conducting or in a related field. PhD in music with a strong focus in choral conducting considered.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in recruiting and retaining students from diverse populations within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

• Administrative skills or experience

SIUE is working diligently to become an anti-racist, inclusive, and equitable university. In support of this goal, our strategic plan prioritizes the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Each member of the College of Arts and Sciences is responsible for actively supporting the College's commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, candidate applications must include a statement addressing experiences and competencies supporting anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Application Instructions

• Letter of application specifically addressing the job description
• Curriculum vitae
• Names of 3 references
• Unofficial transcripts

Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Marc Schapman, Department Chair, maschap@siue.edu.

Application Deadline
Please submit application materials by January 31, 2026

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . This report is published in compliance the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the "Campus Fire Safety Right to Know."

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support

Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub.

Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).

For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.