Interim Asst Professor of Music: Dir of Choral Activities

Job Description

Job Description

Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, MI invites applications for an immediate position of Visiting, Assistant Professor of Music for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

The successful candidate will conduct all three choirs currently offered at Aquinas and teach other courses in the music curriculum based on the candidate's strengths and interests. The candidate is also involved in recruitment, music curriculum, and community engagement.

Responsibilities Include:

Directing the College Chorus, Collegiate Singers, and the Treble Chorus

Teaches in other areas within the Music Department based on strengths and interests (conducting, history, sacred music, methods, applied voice, etc.)

Curates and directs the annual Lessons and Carols performance and High School Choral Day.

Advises Music majors/minors.

Participates in departmental activities, including student performances, departmental planning, and accreditation work.

Takes an active role in Recruitment.

Qualifications and Requirements Include:

Required: Master's degree

Required: Successful experience directing choirs

Preferred: Earned doctorate degree in choral conducting or ABD.

Preferred: Five years teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level; two years of college teaching experience (graduate teaching assistantships with substantial teaching responsibility acceptable). Experience in sacred music and/or PK-12 music education and vocal jazz preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to function effectively in a busy environment with interruptions.
• Constant use of computer and telephone.
• Some occasional lifting (20-35 pounds)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process:

To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, Names and contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts. Upon review, candidates may be requested to send links of conducting in rehearsal and performance, and of teaching.

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.  Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community.  In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.