A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
Salve Regina University's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites applications for a one-year, half-time Interim Choral Director and Lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university's choral program, including rehearsals, performances, recruitment, and ensemble administration. Additional responsibilities include the design and/or supervision of concert production elements such as lighting, sound, staging, and performance attire. We seek a colleague who is committed to helping students become well-rounded artists, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens within a supportive and professional environment. The ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across music, theatre and dance is essential. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable history as a dedicated educator, and a record of social consciousness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership of the choral program including directing multiple choral ensembles Teach two courses (6 credit hours [two choral ensembles]) per semester Work closely with student facilitators of a cappella groups
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participation in Department of Music, Theatre and Dance planning, recruitment, retention of students and additional service-related efforts as they arise.
Requirements:
Required :
Minimum requirement of Master of Music or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred :
PhD or DMA preferred Teaching experience at the undergraduate level preferred
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter, resume and three professional references. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
