Adjunct Professor - Director, A Cappella Choir

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

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We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about vocal music and directing a choir, who values diversity of repertoire and audience, uses creative and inclusive pedagogical approaches, and actively accommodates the needs and interests of our students. This position reports to the Director of Music Program and the Chair of the Arts Division and will maintain productive communication with the music department, including with the other adjunct ensemble directors and vocal faculty.

This is an Adjunct Professor Position with a one-year renewable contract starting AY 2026-2027 (September 6, 2026 – May 13, 2027). There are no responsibilities during winter break, December 22, 2026 – January 19, 2027, or during the summer months.

The Director is responsible for conducting all rehearsals and concerts, and for the necessary administrative responsibilities that support the musical education mission.

MUSICAL DUTIES:

Weekly

• Direct rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday 4:10-5:40
• Shared responsibility with student leaders for sectionals, Wednesdays 4:10-5:40

One-off Concerts, retreats, community service:

• Fall Semester Parent/Family Concert, November 7, 2026, Saturday, 4pm
• Homecoming/Alumni church service at Hamline United Methodist Church, October 4
• Winter (Christmas Concert) at Hamline United Methodist Church, tentatively December 13, Sunday at 4pm
• Spring or Fall weekend retreat or other bonding event, tbd
• Spring Concert late April, tbd
• Run-out service to the community (off-campus), tbd

Past local/regional trips included: 2019 to Milwaukee, 2022 to Duluth, 2024 to St. Paul schools. The students and director continue to fundraise for larger tours. 

Optional: Private vocal studio teaching for additional income.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Keep consistent communications with Full-time Faculty and Vocal Instructor(s)
• Maintain A Cappella's relationship with alumni and Institutional Development
• Collaborate with choir student leadership, Music Program Director and Division Chair to manage the Choir's restricted budgets, fundraising opportunities, and calendar
• Participating in Vocal Auditions at the start of Fall term
• Select students to receive the Holliday Scholarship

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Arts from an accredited college or university
• Experience as a Choir Director
• Experience conducting, singing, and piano accompanying capability

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in music or DMA/Ph.D from an accredited college or university
• 10 plus years’ experience as a Choir Director

SALARY - $15,000 per year.

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.