Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Ensembles

Lindsey Wilson College, a United Methodist affiliated liberal arts college located in south central Kentucky, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Ensembles. Located on more than 200 partially wooded acres on a hilltop in Columbia, Kentucky, LWC is in the heart of south-central Kentucky, in the foothills of Appalachia. Within an hour of Columbia, there are multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation as Lindsey Wilson is located near several major tourist attractions including Lake Cumberland, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Cumberland Falls. It is also less than two hours from the cultural opportunities available in Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.

Interested candidates holding a terminal degree (DMA, Ph.D.) in Music are encouraged to apply; ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in choral music and be capable of leading the Lindsey Wilson College Singers. The Lindsey Wilson College Singers are organized on professional standards to represent the College as a performing arts ensemble.

The Singers tour extensively and have represented Kentucky in performances nationally and internationally. Candidates with expertise in music production or a background in the music industry are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, academic advising, ongoing professional development, collaboration with other faculty, and service.

Preference will be given to individuals with experience in college teaching as well as experience in demonstrating leadership abilities in administering, evolving/growing, and conducting a sustainable choral performance program. The ensemble’s visibility in our community and beyond is significant.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies must be submitted prior to hiring), and the online employment application form (http://www.lindsey.edu/about-lwc/img/employment_application.pdf) to Human Resources, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728 or by email to hr@lindsey.edu.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and be ongoing until the position is filled. The successful candidate will beginning in January or August 2025. All offers of employment are contingent upon the college’s verification of credentials and completing a criminal history check. For more information visit http://www.lindsey.edu.

LWC is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a caring, equity-focused faculty committed to supporting “every student, every day.” LWC strives to hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.