TEMPLE
UNIVERSITY

Choral Activities Department

Position: DIRECTOR OF CHORAL ACTIVITIES

Rank/Salary: Associate or Full Professor tenure track appointment in the Choral Activities department. Salary is commensurate with qualifications/
experience.

Qualifications: The candidate must be an accomplished teacher, skilled musician, and experienced choral conductor. An exemplary record of teaching choral music and teaching and directing choirs at the university level is expected. The candidate must demonstrate exemplary conducting abilities and a current knowledge of choral methods. A significant record of creative activity is required.

Responsibilities: Serve as Chair of the Choral Activities department, direct the university's top choral ensembles, teach graduate and undergraduate choral methods and conducting and graduate courses related to the candidates expertise; create and maintain partner relationships with area schools and teachers to facilitate recruitment; advise students; direct graduate research/creativity; maintain visible profile and active program of scholarly and creative activities; engage in appropriate service to the College and University.

Appointment Date: July 1, 2010

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2010 and proceed until position is filled.

MAIL, E-MAIL OR FAX A CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mrs. Florence Palmore, Executive Assistant to the Dean
Temple University, Boyer College of Music and Dance
Rock Hall Office 103
1715 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-8097 Fax: 215-204-5528
email: palmore@temple.edu

THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS MAY BE REQUESTED AT A LATER DATE:

Letter of application, at least three letters of reference and names of at least three additional references with contact information (phone numbers, email addresses). DVD recording of choral rehearsal and performance, undergraduate and graduate teaching, supplemental materials.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.