PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND UNTIL JUNE 2026!!

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. It has a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Director of University Choirs will be responsible for directing choir, teaching courses within their area(s) of expertise, providing academic advising to students, and participating in service to the University such as administrative responsibilities related to the direction and management of the music program. The Director of University Choirs is a 9-month position that will conclude in May 2026.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Administering of the SHU Choir program

· Overseeing the music education curriculum

· Teaching classes in the Music Department. Responsible for teaching the equivalent of four three-credit hour classes each semester.

· Serving as an academic advisor for music students.

· Preparing syllabi for classes, instruct students, provide appropriate feedback and assign grades to students on a timely basis.

· Assuming administrative responsibilities related to maintaining the music program.

· Meeting the deadlines set by the registrar’s office related to such activities as grading (midterm and final), scheduling, etc.

· Participating in division and faculty meetings.

· Participating on a university committee or an appropriate substitute activity negotiated with a division chair, e.g., moderating a student organization.

· Attending fall convocation, honors convocation, common dialogue day, and commencement. Participate in faculty and university activities in the weeks prior to and following the academic year.

· Monitoring program software, hardware and update as needed.

· All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Provost or Provost.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in music required; doctorate in music preferred. Documented success with collegiate choirs preferred, with strengths in choral conducting and piano.
Commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment
Academic training and successful college-level teaching experience in music and choir.
Proficiency with music technology at the college level is desired.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility.

Passion for the institution’s mission and traditions. Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

List the details of any physical demands and work environment details. This section should provide adequate information for someone to determine if they require any sort of accommodation to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

1. Must be dependable in reporting for work as scheduled.

2. Must be able to tolerate moderately changing temperature and humidity levels.

3. Ability to travel to locations throughout the campus regularly.

4. Ability to operate standard office equipment/technology.

5. Ability to speak, hear and see.

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