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Interim Director of UHD Chorale, Arts and Communication (Finance)
Position Announcement: Interim Director of UHD Chorus/Lecturer of Music, University of Houston-Downtown
Applications will be reviewed starting July 1.
The University of Houston-Downtown Department of Arts and Communication is seeking candidates for the position of Interim Director of UHD Chorus/Lecturer of Music. The ideal candidate should be committed to excellence in teaching choral music. The position is a 9-month non-renewable appointment.
Job Duties
- Teach three 3-credit hour undergraduate courses each long semester in music
- Direct all aspects of a university choral group, including programming, rehearsal, and concerts
- Collaborate with university faculty and staff on procedural or administrative items necessary for directing a university chorus, including space reservation, event advertising, and budget management
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Music with an emphasis on choral conducting or a related field
- Evidence of ability to teach music classes and lead a choral ensemble
- A record of professional activities in choral conducting and teaching
- Ability to support chorus in rehearsal and performance with basic keyboard skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in college-level choral conducting, including working with students and community members
- Demonstrated ability to provide pedagogical and musical leadership beyond Western European traditions (e.g., community-based music, improvisation, jazz, contemporary ensembles, popular music, hip hop, gospel, Latin-American genres)
- Ability to teach in-person, online, and hybrid formats
To Apply:
- A letter of interest, including a narrative addressing your qualifications, work experience, creative activities, research, and commitment to innovative teaching
- A curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references
During the interview process, candidates should submit two videos to Dr. Rejaie at rejaiea@uhd.edu:
- 10 minutes of facilitating a class or choir rehearsal (unedited)
- 10 minutes of conducting an ensemble in performance (unedited)
Video and audio samples should be submitted through the UHD Employment Services application portal.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.
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