Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Choir, spring 2027)

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC - CHOIR

(Spring Semester Sabbatical Replacement, part-time)

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). Primary teaching responsibilities include conducting Cathedral Choir (second-year mixed ensemble), Norskkor (first-year tenor/bass ensemble), and two sections of an introductory music education course for first-year students. These courses serve students in our music, music education, musical theatre, and general education programs. While we prefer to hire a single, full-time instructor to conduct both choirs and teach the music education courses, we will consider hiring two part-time instructors.

Candidates with broad experience in conducting and teaching in a variety of musical styles are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should hold a doctorate degree (assistant professor rank) or a master's degree (instructor rank) in music and have experience as an instructor in a public education setting. Demonstrated excellence as a choral director is required. The successful candidate will communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and effectiveness in mentoring undergraduates.

Luther College is located in rural Northeast Iowa, a regional hub for outdoor recreation in the vibrant and scenic Driftless region, containing two nationally recognized healthcare systems, top ranked schools, business, agriculture, specialty retail, dining and tourism. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within a three-hour driving distance include Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Madison, WI. We are an easy drive to La Crosse, WI, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA, and Rochester, MN, home of Mayo Clinic.

At Luther College, inclusion and belonging are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. 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. As a liberal arts college, all Luther College music faculty routinely teach music and music education majors as well as non-majors.

Apply: For full consideration, applications should be received by May 6, 2026, though the position remains open until filled. Apply for this position at https://www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers. Applicants' dossier should include:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in the position at Luther College as articulated in this position description and documenting your training and experience appropriate to the position.
• Curriculum vitae, highlighting your performing and teaching experience.
• Teaching statement, including how you would approach teaching students from a variety of majors and backgrounds, your experience in, commitment to, and vision for inclusion and belonging through your work and student engagement, and how your teaching would contribute to a liberal arts education.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references (name, affiliation, email and phone). References will only be contacted for those candidates invited for a campus visit with prior notification to the candidate.

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. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Mark Potvin, Search Chair, Dept. of Music, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101; phone: 563-387-2219; email: potvin@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to hr@luther.edu