Artist in Residence, Choral Music & Lecturer

Purpose:

The Department of Music at Knox College invites applications for a full-time staff appointment as an Artist in Residence in Choral Music and Lecturer in the Music Department beginning September 1 2026.

Summary of the position:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a visionary and inclusive approach to leading a liberal-arts college choral program excellence in undergraduate teaching and dedication to creating music within a diverse community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Artistic and administrative direction of Knoxs four choral ensembles: Knox College Choir (auditioned SATB) Chamber Singers (advanced SATB) Enharmonic Fire (high voices popular repertoire) and Tritones (low voices popular repertoire).
2. Teach the equivalent of 2.0 credits/year in conducting music education and core musicianship. Additional areas of teaching may be possible depending on departmental need and candidate interest.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Education Required:

• MA in Choral Conducting or a related field.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Choral conducting experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location job-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837 Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex pregnancy gender identity or expression race color creed national or ethnic origin religion or religious affiliation sexual orientation or preference age marital or family status disability veteran status or other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in admission financial aid employment athletics or any other aspect of its educational programs or addition Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment including Title IX sexual harassment as well as the policy prohibiting hazing should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students staff and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the Colleges policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
Old Jail 12 Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg IL 61401
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Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance the United States Department of Educations Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St. Suite 1475
Chicago IL 60661-4544
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Inquiries regarding the Colleges policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
Jennie Hemingway PhD
Old Jail 12 Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg IL 61401
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Email:

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
52 W South St. Alumni Hall Suite 100 Campus Box K-200
Galesburg IL 61401
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Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however all employment decisions will be made by a human.

Required Experience:

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