Assistant Director of Choral Activities and Lecturer

The Department of Music at Smith College invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Choral Activities (ADCA) and Lecturer in Music, to begin July 2021. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, two-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a third and final year. A Master's degree is required by the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Choral Singing, a class for students with little to no singing experience. In collaboration with the Director of Choral Activities, the ADCA will conduct the Glee Club and Chamber Singers regularly in rehearsal and in concert. Other responsibilities may include teaching musicianship sections associated with theory courses, giving private voice lessons, teaching an introductory course for non-majors, and other duties assigned by the department chair. The ADCA has administrative responsibility in areas such as, but not limited to, concert planning and production, management of course materials, and student mentoring. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues and student leaders. 

For decades, the ADCA has been a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral conductors. Previous holders have gone on to significant careers in the field. The position provides an opportunity to learn how to run a high achieving choral program with the guidance of a senior mentor. For more information about the program please visit http://www.smith.edu/academics/music/performance-ensembles.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life. Details about the Department of Music at Smith may be found at http://www.smith.edu/academics/music.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/84442 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement on diversity and inclusion, web links to a performance and rehearsal totaling no more than 30 minutes, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed starting March 15, 2021. Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2021.