Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Choral Studies

Job Summary

The School of Music invites applicants for a tenure track, 9-month appointment of an Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Choral Studies, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will administer the choral area, direct one or more of the university choral ensembles, teach undergraduate courses in conducting and choral music education; supervise choral student teachers, collaborate with the Director of Vocal Studies to maintain a cohesive and collegial Vocal Choral Division and adjudicate voice juries. Be actively involved in the academic work of the school and in recruitment and community outreach. Provide service to the school, university, and music education profession at the state, regional, national/international levels; develop relationships with local school districts. Other responsibilities as assigned by director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Music. ABD considered with completion of degree by August 2027. Two years successful music teaching experience at the secondary level and as a choral conductor.

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT ON A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND RECORDS CHECK AND AVAILABLE FUNDING.

The School

The School of Music is staffed by 24 full time and 45 part time faculty members. It enrolls 270 students in curricula leading to the Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Music and An Outside Field, Bachelor of Music in Performance, and Bachelor of Music Technology degrees. The School of Music is housed in the beautiful Purdue Fort Wayne Music Center and the Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building featuring state of the art performance and rehearsal facilities. Faculty members enjoy collaborative relationships with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Opera Today!, Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, Fort Wayne Community Band, and Voices of Unity, community partners in residence. The university is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has been approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

The College

The College of Visual and Performing Arts is composed of three departments: Art and Design, Theatre, as well as the School of Music. More than 600 students majoring in the visual and performing arts receive instruction from a professional and academic staff that includes 32 full-time faculty, numerous associate faculty, and visiting artists. The faculty of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are professionally active, recognized nationally and internationally within their fields, and frequently receive grant awards for their research and creative endeavors. The students of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are regular award winners in regional and national competitions. Internship programs are fostered for students as well as an active association with community business leaders and local projects.

The college is located in four buildings on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus and one facility at Sweetwater. The Visual Arts Building (1991) houses the Department of Art and Design, and the Visual Arts Gallery where exhibitions include student shows and works by select visiting artists. The Department of Theatre maintains the Ernest E. Williams Theatre (1993) and a recently renovated black box, Studio Theatre. The Purdue University Fort Wayne Music Center (2007) includes a 1,600-seat auditorium for concerts and university, and the Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building. The PFW Music Center is located next to Williams Theatre and the Visual Arts Building as part of an arts complex on the north side of campus. The Sweetwater Music Center is located on the campus of this music industry leader and includes teaching, rehearsal and collaborative spaces as well as a full recording studio.

The University

Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. The 594‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.

Application Process

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For full consideration, apply by November 16, 2026. Please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail address for three current references, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a 1-2 page teaching philosophy to: https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/?_ga=2.88605213.768698467.1793386541-282964580.1788958276 All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to do a 45-60 minute instructional student presentation.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EO/EA employer.