Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures. Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders. Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music, Choral Faculty; Tenure Track Department: School of Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences, Music Department Reports To: Chair of the Dept of Music, Dr. Chris Headley Location: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt Annual duration: 9-month Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: Click or tap here to enter number of part-time hours per week. Supervisory Responsibilities: Click or tap here to enter text. Summary Description: This
full-time, tenure-track position will begin August 2026. Primary responsibilities include directing an expanding range of choral ensembles that serve both the academic and worship life of the university, with a particular emphasis on ensembles performing highly skilled classical choral repertoire and contemporary Christian worship music. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead choirs with
artistic excellence, musical depth, and theological awareness across both traditions. Additional responsibilities may include teaching courses in conducting, diction, choral literature, vocal pedagogy, or other areas based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Choral faculty may also participate in Summer Music Camps and Honor Choir events for high school students. The ideal candidate will show a deep
appreciation for the full breadth of choral music in both the church and the academy, and will be committed to mentoring students as musicians, worship leaders, and servant-leaders. The successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with area musicians, high schools, and churches; recruit and retain students; prepare ensembles for university and community performances; and collaborate in worship-related
initiatives, including assisting with small worship-leading ensembles. Faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, committee service, and other responsibilities consistent with a tenure-track appointment. An earned doctorate and collegiate teaching experience are preferred; ABD and master’s degree candidates will be considered. Essential Functions: As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring
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