Assistant or Associate Professor, Music Job at University of San Diego in Califo

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Position Details

Posting #: 5319

Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular

Location: San Diego

Position Type: Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Title & Department: Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Studies

Department: Music Department, College of Arts and Sciences

Advertised: August 12, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: October 13, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Department Description

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego.

Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences.

Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

The Music Department at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to providing exceptional undergraduate music education within a vibrant liberal arts context.

We serve as a dynamic hub for musical creativity, offering a wide-ranging and inclusive curriculum alongside a rich array of ensembles that reflect diverse musical traditions and styles.

Our distinguished faculty bring broad expertise across the musical spectrum and are deeply committed to student success through personalized mentorship and small, engaging classes.

In keeping with our liberal arts mission, the department actively contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of the entire campus community.

We offer a comprehensive Music major with emphases in Performance, Teaching & Learning, Composition, Theory, and History & Culture.

Additionally, we provide a flexible General Music major and a Music minor, both well-suited for students pursuing dual degrees or interdisciplinary interests.

University Description

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949.

Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty.

Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description

The Music Department at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, invites applicants for the position of Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate Professor of Choral Studies to begin in the fall of 2026.

This is a full-time appointment.

The successful candidate will be the director of the choral area, responsible for coordinating our select vocal program (the Choral Scholars), directing the Concert Choir, and providing leadership for the voice area.

Additional duties will include assisting in department recruitment both on campus and in the community, maintaining an active creative and scholarly performance portfolio, and teaching additional courses that reflect the candidate’s expertise, as well as service to the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University.

A secondary emphasis may also be considered, including but not limited to general music education, diverse vocal ensemble traditions, music technology, or music therapy.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements

Candidates should hold a DMA in Choral Conducting, PhD in Music Education, or a terminal degree in a closely related field.

ABD candidates will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should also have college teaching experience, with other relevant teaching/conducting experience also considered.

Salary and Benefits

$7,000-7,750/month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.

Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.

Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Application Instructions

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and upload materials.

Candidates are asked to submit the following materials:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching Statement, including a) teaching philosophy, and b) values and experience relating to working with populations from different musical and cultural backgrounds, and knowledge of the full range of musical canons.
  
  You may also reference your experience with modern ensemble pedagogy, social-emotional learning, assessment, and interdisciplinary teaching.
• Two sample syllabi, reflecting ensemble and lecture courses.
• Creative and Scholarly Work Statement, which may include creative projects relating to conducting/ensembles, links between research and pedagogy, and areas of future research.
• Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.

Items (1), (3), and (5) should be no more than 3 pages each.

Although videos should not be submitted at this time, a rehearsal video may be requested later.

For full consideration, applications should be completed and submitted by October 13, 2025.

Contact the Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Jeff Malecki (jmalecki@sandiego.edu) with any questions.

For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu

Notice: Advertised and closing dates noted above.

Please refer to the official posting for the most current information.

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