Tenure-Track Open Rank John N. Schwartz Professorship in Choral Leadership and Conducting

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. Augsburg encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds to apply.

The Music Department invites applications for the John N. Schwartz Professorship in Choral Leadership and Conducting, beginning August 2027. Appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and record of achievement. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2026.

The position is housed in the Schwartz School of the Arts, an interdisciplinary community of creative exchange across the narrative, performing, and visual arts, dedicated to artistic responsibility, individual agency, and transformative engagement with the arts. The Music Department offers undergraduate and graduate majors and concentrations in music therapy, music education, music industry and production, performance, and creative practices.

We seek an established leader in choral music and conducting to join the faculty who shares the department's commitment to advancing a 21st-century choral program. The ideal candidate will forge innovation in choral music in a variety of ways, from conference performances and clinics, publications and speaking engagements, to professional symposia and seminars at Augsburg, and guest conducting.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the entire choral program and choral curriculum; Teaching load: four courses per year, including conducting Augsburg choirs, and equivalent administrative responsibilities as determined by the department chair; Recruitment of choir members and music majors; Collaboration with the Twin Cities’ choral and broader music organizations; Leadership and participation in the University’s larger annual events, such as Advent Vespers and other commemorative occasions

Requirements

Terminal degree in Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music, or Doctor of Music (DM); Demonstrated and recognized record of success in conducting and performance; Minimum of 3 years of college teaching experience; Ability to articulate and accomplish evolving models of choral music, conducting, and instruction; Extensive experience and leadership in program and curriculum development