Director of Choral Activities

Director of Choral Activities

Hesston College seeks a Director of Choral Activities to coordinate all music performances during the academic year, administer an active academic music program and occasionally teach music courses if needed. Candidates should have a master’s degree or higher in choral conducting (D.M.A. preferred). This is a full-time, nine-month, benefits eligible faculty position, beginning July 2027.

The Director of Choral Activities will conduct the auditioned Bel Canto Singers in an active performance schedule. This includes one major choir tour per academic year, an annual Masterworks performance, the biennial international tour, as well as performing at local congregations and at major campus events throughout the academic year.

Other responsibilities include:

• Identify and recruit prospective students with an interest in music.
• Team with admissions and the theatre program to bring students to the performing arts who will benefit from the program and make a positive impact on campus.
• Stay abreast of financial aid and Hesston College scholarship policies.
• Host two to three workshops/camps/festivals to generate leads and student interest.
• Build relationships with high school choral directors.
• Oversee the music department budget and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications office to advertise for performances and on-campus events.
• Occasionally teach music theory and/or other academic courses in the music area as needed by the program – up to six credit hours in a semester.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in choral conducting or a related degree (D.M.A. preferred).

• Three to five years of experience in choral conducting.

• Experience teaching and mentoring students in the arts.

• Collaborative approach to curriculum development with ability to teach undergraduate music courses.

• Experience recruiting and connecting with students, families, high school teachers and other arts programs.

• Commitment to student-centered instruction.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Located 30 miles north of Wichita, Hesston College is a faith-based liberal arts institution with a culturally diverse student body. The performing arts department strives to create a sense of community, both within the music and theatre groups, and extending to all of campus. Bel Canto members offer support to one another and care about the campus community. Through performances on campus, in area churches and on choir tours throughout the U.S. and internationally, our students gain global awareness and a better understanding of themselves and others.