Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Choral Conducting beginning academic year 2027. Duties include directing one choir and teaching two music courses, including but not limited to general music courses (e.g., music appreciation, theory), choral methods, conducting, and other courses depending upon the candidate’s interests and experiences per semester for a total of three courses, a 9-credit hour load per semester. Two concerts are performed each year, fall and spring. Other tasks required of the choral director include preparing the choir to sing at various College events that may include collaborating with other music faculty members, recruitment, attending and grading juries, student advising, and general tasks as needed assigned to faculty members.
Please include in your application the following: 1) a cover letter stating your candidacy for the position, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) graduate transcripts, 4) repertoire list and links to videos of recent performances from the performers’ perspective, and 5) the names and contact information for three references.
Salary: $66,000-$76,000
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree requirements: Ph.D., D.M.A., DN, or Ed.D. in Choral Conducting
• Scholarship requirements: A demonstration of scholarly/creative/artistic work.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong rehearsal and conducting techniques.
• A strong academic background in music required to teach various types of courses in keeping with a liberal arts education
• Experience teaching at institutions of higher education
• Experience teaching music K-12
Supplemental Information
For additional information please contact Dr. Catherine Gordon, Chair, Music Department, Providence College, Providence, RI, 02918-0001 or email cgordon@providence.edu .
