Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Choir, spring 2027)

About the role

Luther College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music to contribute to our commitment to academic excellence in teaching for a temporary, one-semester position to begin Spring 2027. We seek candidates with the ability and interest in teaching the equivalent of three courses (a full-time semester teaching load).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Cathedral Choir (second-year mixed ensemble)
• Conduct Norskkor (first-year tenor/bass ensemble)
• Teach two sections of an introductory music education course for first-year students

Requirements

• Hold a doctorate degree (assistant professor rank) or a master’s degree (instructor rank) in music
• Experience as an instructor in a public education setting
• Demonstrated excellence as a choral director

Qualifications

• Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities.

Skills

• Ability to communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College
• Potential for excellence in college teaching and effectiveness in mentoring undergraduates

Benefits

• Salary range for assistant professors with 0-5 years of experience is $26,350–$29,250; placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience.

Pay

• The current salary range for assistant professors with 0-5 years of experience is $26,350–$29,250; placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience.

Schedule

• The position begins Spring 2027 and runs for one semester.

Contact Information

• For inquiries about the position, contact Mark Potvin, Search Chair, Dept. of Music, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101; phone: 563-387-2219; email: potvin@luther.edu.
• For questions regarding the application process, email hr@luther.edu.