Professor of the Practice of Music at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Posting Number:
0601203

Position Title:
Professor of the Practice of Music

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:


Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):


Academic Year Schedule (dates):


Faculty Term:
Full Academic Year

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Music

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Wheaton College (MA) Department of Creative Arts invites applications for a Professor of the Practice of Music position beginning July 1, 2025. We seek an accomplished choral conductor and music director with additional expertise as an accompanist on piano. Experience working in musical theater at the college level is desired. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, of which two will be directing the college’s chorale and chamber singers. Additional teaching duties will include directing musical theater productions on a biennial basis, coaching chamber ensembles, and/or offering sections of introductory music theory and ear training.

Professors of the Practice are full-time teaching faculty who possess expertise and achievements in a field of instruction. Professors of Practice are expected to provide service to the college or/and their department after their first year. This is a full-time, renewable position focused on excellence in undergraduate teaching and pedagogical innovation. Professors of the Practice receive initial one-year contracts, become eligible for a two-year contract after their second year, and can seek promotion to Senior Professor of the Practice and ongoing three-year contracts after their fourth year. Professors of the Practice are eligible for college funding to support their professional development.

Wheaton College is a private liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, Massachusetts, 35 miles from Boston. Wheaton provides students a transformative educational experience in a supportive liberal arts curriculum that cultivates curiosity, passion, and career aspirations. The Creative Arts department is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals through their teaching.

For full consideration, please upload

• A cover letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• 1-3 sample course syllabi
• A portfolio of creative work as a performer, arranger, or composer; and/or scholarly contributions to your field (upload via “optional documents”)
• The names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom should be able to address teaching effectiveness. References will only be contacted for finalist candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in conducting, accompaniment, performance, or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years experience as instructor of record in directing a choral group at the college level.

Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.

Physical Demands:


ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
03/31/2025

Closing Date:


Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax:


Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Teaching Materials

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Media Link
3. Media Link 2
4. Publication (2)
5. Publication (3)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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