Assistant Professor of Music:Director of Choral Activities/Choral Music Educatio

Assistant Professor of Music: Director of Choral Activities/Choral Music Education

Lake Forest College seeks a dynamic choral music education professional for a tenure-track appointment in a robust music program, starting Fall 2026. Responsibilities include leading the choral program (repertoire selection/programming), conducting rehearsals/concerts, teaching vocal technique, managing student ensembles, leading biennial tours, and promoting music education initiatives with the College and local community, including collaborating with other faculty. The successful candidate will have a strong background in choral music education with a documented record of outstanding teaching and conducting choral ensembles. We seek an innovative conductor-teacher with a commitment to student access and success and to working with diverse students. The candidate will also provide support to the department’s core undergraduate music and choral/general music education courses (based on expertise), build and maintain relationships with K-12 music programs and teachers, develop and expand the choirs, and recruit new and diverse students to the choirs, department, and College. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring music and music education students, both on campus and through clinical supervision. Candidates should have potential/record for scholarly and/or creative achievement, as evidenced by presentations, publications, and choral conducting experiences.

Required Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree in music or music education (Ph.D. or DMA) or related field. (ABD acceptable if the degree is conferred prior to the start of the 2026-27 academic year.)
• A robust background in choral conducting and rehearsal facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience working with choral music teacher education and pre-service music educators.
• Strong teaching experience or potential at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated or strong potential for scholarly and/or creative productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and/or evidence of performance/conducting experience highlighting creative programming.
• Interest in working on K-12 partnerships in a variety of school districts.

Preferred Qualifications/Background

• Three or more years of successful teaching experience in K–12th grade focused on choral conducting and/or elementary general music.
• Understanding and/or experience with liberal arts college education.
• Background in a specialized area of music such as technology, psychology, culturally relevant pedagogy, and/or access.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following materials to: musicsearch@lakeforest.edu

• A cover letter highlighting your interest in this position.
• A current CV.
• A teaching/rehearsing belief statement highlighting your ability to work with a variety of students and your interest in working at a liberal arts college.
• A link to a 5–10 minute video uploaded to YouTube of you rehearsing a choir.

Letters of recommendation will be requested from those selected for first-round interviews. All materials are due by October 1, 2025.

Lake Forest College offers comprehensive pay and benefits to attract and retain talented individuals. The salary range for this position is $67,000–$70,000 per year. Benefits information is available at Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College.

Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, enrolling approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and more than 100 countries. The College emphasizes teaching quality and active participation in the College community, with a diverse student body including domestic students of color and international students.

If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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