Position Information

Position Title Director of Choral Activities

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

The Music Department at St. Lawrence University seeks a Director of Choral Activities. This is a renewable, academic support staff position. The start date for this position is either January 2025 or August 2025, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will direct the Laurentian Singers, a select undergraduate vocal ensemble, and the St. Lawrence Choral Society, an ensemble open to the entire university community. This constitutes 2/3 of the director’s teaching load. The remaining 1/3 will be comprised of classroom teaching or private lesson instruction, depending on the director’s interests and abilities and the needs of the department.

The Laurentian Singers sing the school songs at major campus events, such as commencement; present several concerts each semester; and go on tour every spring semester. The St. Lawrence Choral Society typically presents one main performance each semester. The Director of Choral Activities is in charge of coordinating both on- and off-campus performances for these groups, including organizing the Laurentian Singers’ spring break tour. It is expected that the person in this position will help plan the annual Candlelight service in Gunnison Chapel, and may be asked to help with other singing on campus, such as assisting the Gospel Choir (run by the Chaplain’s Office) or serving as advisor for the various student-run singing groups.

We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, and national perspectives to their teaching, scholarship and/or service. Information about diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus can be viewed at (http://www.stlawu.edu/president/statement-diversity).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music

• At least two years of experience directing vocal ensemble

  Preferred Qualifications

  Salary $45,000 - $55,000. Actual starting rate will be determined by qualifications and experience and other factors permitted by law.

  Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

  Posting Detail Information

  Posting Number ST01246

  Desired Start Date

  Open Date (to accept applications)

  Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should complete online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form. Professional reference contact information should be provided in the application form.

Review of applications will begin on or around October 1, 2024, and will continue until position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to David Henderson, Search Chair, at dhenderson@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Current CV or Resume

• Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

  Optional Documents