Assistant Professor of Choral Music

Description

Southwestern University (Georgetown, Texas) is a selective undergraduate residential liberal arts institution in the greater Austin area. Established in 1840, Southwestern enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The university provides a highly interdisciplinary, integrated, and holistic education that values high-impact learning experiences, including study abroad, internships, faculty-student research, and community-engaged learning. Additional information about the university can be found at our website: www.southwestern.edu.

The Department of Music at Southwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Choral Music, beginning in August of 2026. We are seeking a candidate who will be an energizing leader for our choral program, a contributor and mentor to our Music Education program, and a robust recruiter for the University. The department encourages applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive experiences in the classroom and concert hall, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity. Broad creative/research and teaching interests that intersect with other areas within the fine arts, liberal arts, and/or sciences are desirable. 

Faculty at Southwestern University teach 5 courses per year (3-2) while maintaining an active creative/research agenda. Additional responsibilities include contributing to university governance and departmental work, advising students, teaching in the University’s First-Year Seminar program, and participating in student success initiatives, including high-impact experiences.

Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $65,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months.

At Southwestern University we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Qualifications

Candidates will have earned a D.M.A. or Ph.D., and have demonstrated teaching and conducting experience. ABD candidates with demonstrated experience will be considered, but the degree must be completed by date of appointment.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time appointment begins.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials to Interfolio:

1. 1. A 2-3 page letter of intent addressing:
2. 2. A curriculum vitae
3. 3. Video samples (or links to samples) of conducting both in rehearsal and performance
4. 4. A list of 3 references

• Teaching philosophy and experience.
• Statement of inclusive excellence. As a student-centered liberal arts institution,  Southwestern values teaching and scholarship that support student success and belonging. Please describe how your teaching, research, and/or service abilities have contributed, or will contribute, to developing an environment where students from a variety of backgrounds can engage and succeed.

- Creative/Research Agenda.

The deadline for submission is December 1, 2025. All materials should be submitted by this date. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southwestern University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status or any other impermissible factor.  Southwestern University is also committed to compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities, including sexual misconduct.  The Southwestern University's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at titleixcoordinator@southwestern.edu.