Director of Choral Studies

Full time, open rank, tenure-track appointment as Director of Choral Studies in the Choral Studies Program, Department of Vocal Performance. Full time appointment effective August 15, 2025. The salary is competitive

A DMA (or its equivalent), extensive experience as a conductor and educator, and exceptional musical and teaching skills are required.

The Director of Choral Studies will serve as the artistic leader of the Frost School of Music choral program, overseeing all activities associated with choral performance at a preeminent school of music. The mission of the Director shall be to determine and realize the artistic vision for the Choral Studies program; maintain the Frost School’s presence as a leader in choral music on the national stage; foster innovation and growth within the choral idiom; and engage in global and hemispheric musical leadership.

Primary duties will include at least the following: (a) Conduct the Frost Chorale and other choral ensembles as needed; (b) Provide graduate and undergraduate instruction in conducting and related courses; (c) Supervise research and recital performances of MM and DMA students in choral conducting; (d) Develop and maintain an active performance and/or creative profile commensurate with rank. Secondary duties may include: (a) Produce research, publications, and other scholarly endeavors in choral music; (b) Collaborate with other members of the Frost Vocal Department in the recruiting, managerial, and service activities as per departmental need; (c) Teaching other courses based on interest and departmental need.

Preference will be given to those applicants meeting the deadline of February 1, 2025. However, the search will continue until the position has been filled.

Applications must be completed online at: [www.hr.miami.edu/careers]. Candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, *five letters of reference, and a sample video clearly showing the applicant in (a) 10 minutes of unedited rehearsal footage, and (b) 10 minutes of performance (edits permissible).

*Forward Reference letters to Leticia Jack at l.jack@miami.edu. Please ensure the email clearly states the candidate's name and Job Requisition number: R100080657.

Please contact either Dr. Frank Ragsdale at f.ragsdale@umiami.edu or Leticia Jack at l.jack@miami.edu with any issues or question.