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Lecturer in Choral Music (Concert Choir)

Department of Music
Claire Trevor School of the Arts
University of California, Irvine

The Department of Music in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Choral Music to conduct the UCI Concert Choir. We seek a dynamic conductor-educator who is committed to teaching excellence, artistic collaboration, and student mentorship.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Choral Activities in supporting the artistic and educational mission of UCI's choral area while providing exceptional musical experiences for students from across the university.

About the Choral Area
The UCI choral area serves approximately 350 singers annually, ranging from beginning non-music majors to undergraduate and graduate music majors. Through its ensembles, students participate in a wide range of artistic experiences, including collaborative performances, guest artist residencies, community engagement, festivals, domestic and international tours, commercial recording projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The successful candidate will conduct the UCI Concert Choir (MUS 162 for three 11-week quarters (fall/winter/spring) during AY 2026-2027. This is a non-auditioned ensemble of approximately 120-140 singers, comprised primarily of students from across the university. The Concert Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:50 p.m. during the academic year and performs regularly both independently and in collaboration with the UCI Chamber Singers. Through artistic leadership and instruction of the Concert Choir, the lecturer will become an integral member of a collaborative choral faculty, working closely with the Director of Choral Activities.

Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach MUS 162 Concert Choir during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Responsibilities include:
* Conduct and rehearse the UCI Concert Choir and prepare the ensemble for public performances, including collaborative performances with the UCI Chamber Singers.
* Coordinate closely with the Director of Choral Activities on repertoire selection, artistic planning, and collaborative performances.
* Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, learning objectives, grading criteria, and methods for assessing student learning.
* Deliver engaging rehearsals and instruction while maintaining regular office hours, timely communication with students, and appropriate assessment of student progress.
* Incorporate into the course design opportunities for students who are selected by the Director of Choral Activities to serve in roles as section leaders and student conductors, and provide them with guidance that supports their musical and leadership development.
* Encourage student participation in the artistic and educational opportunities offered through the choral area, including performances, outreach initiatives, festivals, tours, and other collaborative activities, as appropriate.
* Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning environment while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and students throughout the Department of Music and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

HOW TO APPLY
Completed applications will consist of a cover letter indicating your areas of interest, a curriculum vitae, a reflective teaching statement, links to 2 (two) recent video recordings, and contact information for three references. Do not send letters at this time; reference letters will only be requested for finalists. Do not send materials via mail; the application process is entirely online.
Please apply at the following recruitment URL:

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* Master of Music in Choral Conducting.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of successful collegiate, professional, or advanced secondary choral conducting experience, with demonstrated excellence in ensemble leadership and college-level teaching.
* Proven ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students from diverse educational, cultural, social, and musical backgrounds.
* Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students while supporting recruitment, advising, retention, and the continued growth of the Department of Music.
* Commitment to teaching excellence, inclusive instructional practices, and student success.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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