Faculty, Interim Director Of Choral Activities

Basic Purpose

Oversee and lead all aspects of the music program at Thomas More University. Function as the primary program coordinator/director for academic studies in music. Teach 3:3 course load with semester course release for Music program administration, curriculum development, undergraduate recruitment, and advancement initiatives through fundraising, grants procurement, and community partnerships.

Core Competency Skills Required

Principal Activities

• Supervise and coordinate with all adjunct faculty for traditional academic courses and private applied lesson
  • Supervision of applied adjunct faculty contracts/enrollment, schedule creation, studio space allocation, and annual fall/spring semester studio recitals.

  • Recruitment of qualified studio and academic faculty for music program course offerings.
• Serve as primary faculty for the MUS 203 TMU Chamber Choir (SATB), MUS 103 MUS Women’s Chorus, and MUS 100 TMU Women’s Chamber Choir
• Serve as Music program head and collaborative/function within larger Department of Creative Media (DOCM) academic and curricular programs.
• Supervise part-time choral assistant (stipend position)
• Supervision of applied adjunct faculty contracts/enrollment, schedule creation, studio space allocation, and annual fall/spring semester studio recitals.
• Serve as full administrator for the financial, planning/vision, and organizational aspects of TMU Music program.
• Serve as primary supervisor for TMU Music program faculty and staff.
  • Supervise part-time collaborative pianist/assistant director of choral activities

  • Supervise part-time choral assistant (stipend position)

  • Supervise and coordinate with all adjunct faculty for traditional academic courses and private applied lesson
    • Supervision of applied adjunct faculty contracts/enrollment, schedule creation, studio space allocation, and annual fall/spring semester studio recitals.

    • Recruitment of qualified studio and academic faculty for music program course offerings.
• Recruitment of qualified studio and academic faculty for music program course offerings.
• Supervise part-time collaborative pianist/assistant director of choral activities

• Manage expenses and budget related to TMU Choral Activities
• Establish strong partnerships and deliver consistent communications to promote a positive educational and administrative experience for the students and faculty.
• Work closely with TMU Director of Communications and PR to promote a professional media strategy for TMU Music programs
• Create opportunities for local high school ensembles to join in TMU music program concerts and events.
• Manage TMU Music Program Social Media/PR outlets
• Develop recruitment materials in collaboration with TMU Director of Creative Services, Director of Communications, and Director of Digital Communications to be used in the marketing of the program.
• Oversee music curriculum development including hiring of additional faculty/staff and management of educational outcomes for TMU Music degree programs.
• Organize an annual regional tour over Spring/Fall Break for TMU Music program
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment plan for potential academic music and curricular choral/instrumental ensemble students.
• Develop and implement music curriculum that fosters collegiate level musical competency amongst all students enrolled in TMU Choral Activities
• Serve on University and community committees as needed.
• Provide events both on campus and in the community to support professional development for local high school educators (ex. HS Honors Chorus Festivals, Education workshops for HS educators, community collaborations & grant writing for innovative community events/programs that position TMU in positive public spaces)
• Work in close partnership with Enrollment Management to develop a recruitment strategy and aid packaging for potential students.
• Work closely with TMU Director of Creative Services and Digital Communications Manager to promote professional materials, graphics, and digital communications/PR strategy for TMU Music programs
• Develop strong working relationships with local music community; form partnerships and forge collaborations with local arts organizations in the Cincinnati/NKY area
• Develop strategic plan for growth of TMU Music programs to elevate standard of musical/academic excellence
• Develop and champion academic studies in music at TMU including the development of a Major in Music, concentration in Bachelor of Education in Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music degree.
• Represent Thomas More University at local high schools and other venues conducive to recruiting students for TMU Music programs.

Education, Specialized and/or Technical Knowledge Requirements

Master of Music (MM), Choral Conducting (preferred)

Master in Music Education (MME), Choral (preferred)

Preferred Education, Specialized and/or Technical Knowledge Requirements

Doctorate of Music Arts Degree, Choral Conducting (preferred)

PhD in Music Education

Equivalent professional experience

2-4 years experience collegiate teaching experience