Artist in Residence and Lecturer in Choral/Vocal activities

Artist in Residence and Lecturer in Choral/Vocal activities

The Department of Music at Williams College announces a full-time Artist in Residence and Lecturer appointment in Choral/Vocal activities beginning in the fall of 2022. The initial contract is for 3 years and is renewable thereafter on an ongoing basis with the possibility of longer contracts and promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Duties- Direct the Concert and Chamber Choirs. Teach one related course per year such as choral conducting or vocal arranging. An additional Winter Study term course is required every other year. (It is possible that other forms of teaching and/or additional ensemble direction during the regular semesters could substitute for the Winter Study requirement.) A complete listing of current courses and ensembles in the department and their descriptions can be viewed at http://music.williams.edu . Participate in departmental operations along with the other full-time faculty members.

The Music Department has 11 full-time faculty and approximately 40 part-time Artist Associates and Artists in Residence. The Department maintains an active musical life with approximately 100 events each year including those by the Berkshire Symphony, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Zambezi Marimba Band, Kusika, Williams Wind Ensemble, Williams Chamber Players, I/O New Music, Chinese Music Ensemble, student chamber groups, and visiting artists and ensembles. The Department provides courses for the general student as well as specialized courses for the music major. Further information is available at http://music.williams.edu/ .

Qualifications

DMA in Choral studies with particular expertise in ensemble direction. Doctorate must be in hand by September 2022. Teaching/directing experience at the undergraduate level is desirable. A commitment to building a thriving choral program at this liberal arts college is essential.

Application Instructions

A letter of application, a detailed resume, and three letters of reference should be submitted by November 30, 2021. Applicants must apply through Interfolio using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/91316 . Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested. In the letter of application, we ask you to speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The search committee expects to arrive at a short list of candidates by the end of January and to hold campus interviews in February and March. Questions concerning the application should be submitted to Anthony Sheppard, Department Chair: [email protected]

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy.

Position begins

Fall 2022

Application deadline

11:59 pm ET on November 30, 2021

Apply online

apply.interfolio.com/91316

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams website ( http://williams.edu ).

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.