Choral/Voice (Term Position 2015-16)
The St. Olaf College Music Department seeks applicants for a full-time term appointment, beginning August 15, 2015, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a one-year appointment, with potential for subsequent appointments.
The primary responsibility will be to conduct the 100 voice Manitou Singers (first-year women’s choral ensemble) and possibly a chamber vocal ensemble of 12-20 singers whose repertoire is drawn from the diverse genre of choral chamber music with a focus in choral music written prior to 1750. Other responsibilities may include teaching studio voice and voice class, and courses in pedagogy for adolescent voices, choral literature, and music education depending on the individual’s strengths and areas of expertise.
A Master’s Degree is required. The successful candidate will be a pedagogue and artist of outstanding ability who will contribute proactively to the artistic and intellectual life of St. Olaf College. In particular, successful candidates will demonstrate, both in leading an ensemble and in teaching, how excellent music making and a liberal arts education are mutually beneficial in the life of undergraduate students. The candidate is expected to maintain a professional profile through active work such as a guest conductor/adjudicator of choral workshops, choral festivals, honors choirs; lecturer at professional conferences; as well as publications of scholarly research including choral composition. In addition to a proven record of success in choral music, the candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of pedagogy for the voice, and will show a commitment to the mission of both the department and college. Competency in conducting choral/orchestral literature and keyboard skills sufficient to support instruction is desirable.
A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.
To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
Applicants must submit application materials 1-4 online at http://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/jobs/.
A complete application includes:
1. A cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Official or unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts
4. Names and email addresses for three professional references who can speak to the candidate’s abilities as a choral conductor, teacher and singer (St. Olaf will directly contact references to solicit letters at a later date)
5. A DVD recording of recent performances that represent a variety of musical styles
6. Four sample concert programs of which three should represent concerts with a female choral ensemble
The DVD recording and four sample programs should be mailed to:
Dr. Alison Feldt, Chair
St. Olaf College
Music Department
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
The search committee will begin reading applications on October 20, 2014 and will accept applications until the position is filled. Interviews will begin in January 2014. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please email Cheryl Bristol, bristol [at] stolaf.edu.
