Visiting Assistant Professor of Choral Music (F0053)

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Apr 11 2025 Job Description:

The Department of Music in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position (F0053) to begin in August 2025.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing the auditioned SATB choir
• Directing the auditioned SSA choir
• Teaching Beginning Conducting
• Teaching Choral Methods and Advanced Choral Conducting
• Establishing and maintaining an active agenda of performance and scholarly/creative work
• Collaboration with colleagues, attendance at university and departmental events

Depending on qualifications, additional duties may include teaching Show Choir techniques, aural skills, music courses in the Civitae general education curriculum, or courses in music business, technology, or audio engineering.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate must have an earned Doctorate in Music by August 2025. University-level applied teaching experience and experience in conducting collegiate choirs are required. Preference will be given to candidates whose general teaching credentials in music best complement the expertise of current music faculty. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to student recruitment and the development of relationships with secondary school music teachers, show flexibility regarding teaching load, and be willing to collaborate and serve on committees.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

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