Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Music.  This is a joint appointment with the Department of Theatre and Dance. Appointment begins August 2026.  

 

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance are highly active units in the School of the Arts, Media & Communication. Construction of a new music/theatre/dance/arts building began in May of 2024 and completion is expected in Spring of 2027. 

 

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. 

 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities for the Director of Choral Activities are directing and recruiting for the choir program. Secondary assignments include serving as music director for one musical theatre production per academic year with the possibility of teaching other music and musical theatre-related courses based on candidate’s strengths and departmental needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work within a team-oriented departmental culture, and to undertake other duties according to the needs of the department. 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• A completed Doctoral degree in Music by the time of appointment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to direct choirs and direct musical theatre singers and instrumentalists.
• Evidence of the ability to be a successful teacher, scholar, performer, and congenial colleague.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Piano proficiency
• Ability to teach applied voice
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students
• Public school teaching experience
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration 

 

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers/

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

 

• Letter of application addressing qualifications listed above
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copies of transcripts
• Link(s) to unedited rehearsal and performance video recordings of the candidate conducting a choir
• Contact information for three professional references including name, title, telephone number, and email address. 

 

Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials later in the process. 

 

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Dr. Brian Shelton, 361-825-2761 or email brian.shelton@tamucc.edu 

 

Application Deadline: Review will begin immediately and remain open until filled. 

  

Date of Appointment: August 2026 

 

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.