Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track within the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. This faculty position offers an exceptional opportunity to provide artistic, instructional, and programmatic leadership for a dynamic and growing choral area while contributing to the long-term strategic development of the University's music program. The successful candidate will conduct collegiate and community-engaged ensembles, teach undergraduate coursework aligned with their expertise, and maintain an active record of scholarly or creative achievement. Grounded in the University's Catholic, Franciscan liberal arts mission, the role calls for a collaborative educator-artist committed to excellence in teaching, inclusive ensemble leadership, and meaningful service to students, the institution, and the broader community.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching- Conduct choral ensembles, including Concert Choir, 9th Street Singers, and Viterbo Choral Arts (a large ensemble of approximately 60-70 singers, including students and community members).
- Teach additional undergraduate music courses (e.g., theory, conducting, musicianship) as assigned based on expertise and program needs.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate music students.
- Demonstrate teaching effectiveness consistent with Faculty Handbook standards, including assessment, peer review, and student feedback.
Program Leadership- Provide artistic and academic leadership for the choral area, contributing to enrollment growth, curricular alignment, and program sustainability.
- Collaborate with Conservatory leadership and faculty on concert programming, recruitment, and long-term choral strategy.
- Support recruitment and retention efforts through ensemble leadership, outreach, auditions, and prospective student engagement.
Scholarly / Creative Activity- Maintain an ongoing record of scholarly, creative, or professional activity appropriate to choral conducting and music education.
- Demonstrate professional growth and contribution consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion.
Service- Participate in departmental, Conservatory, and University service, including committees and shared governance.
- Contribute to assessment, curriculum development, accreditation, student advising, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- Engage in service that supports the mission of the University and strengthens community relationships through choral music.
Required Qualifications- Earned doctorate (DMA, PhD, or equivalent) in Choral Conducting, Music Education, or a closely related field by time of appointment.
- Demonstrated success conducting collegiate-level choral ensembles.
- Demonstrated effectiveness teaching aural skills and undergraduate musicianship.
- Evidence of capacity for sustained scholarly, creative, or professional activity.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, repertoire, and ensemble leadership.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with community-based choral ensembles.
- Experience programming diverse and contemporary choral repertoire.
- Experience contributing to program rebuilding, growth, or long-term planning.
Reporting and Evaluation- Reports to the Executive Artistic Director of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, in coordination with Music Program leadership.
- Evaluated annually and for tenure and promotion in accordance with the Viterbo University Faculty Handbook, with review across teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and service.
To Apply: Please complete the online application and submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.
