What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music, Choral/Vocal Music Education position at Wartburg College?
WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position-Choral/Vocal Music Education, 1 year visiting position
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.”
Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours).
DEPARTMENT: Music
STARTING DATE: August 2026
POSITION: Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music, Choral/Vocal Music Education
TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins immediate and continues until position is filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses in music education, including preparation and supervision of student teachers; conduct Wartburg choral ensembles, as assigned; support student recruitment activities; other duties based on background and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Masters degree; minimum of three years of K-12 vocal music public school teaching experience, with a demonstrated record of success; record of successful college level teaching experience; willingness to support the mission of the College.
Preferred: Significant experience in K-6 and/or 7-12 vocal music education; evidence of excellence in choral conducting; an interest in general education. Ph.D., Ed.D. or DMA.
SALARY: Competitive
CONTRACT: COMPLETED BY DEAN’S OFFICE
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following by selecting the “Apply for this Position” below: 1) curriculum vita 2) a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College 3) unofficial graduate transcripts 4) contact information for three references. For specific questions contact Brian Pfaltzgraff, Chair of Search Committee, at brian.pfaltzgraff@wartburg.edu. Department webpage: Music at Wartburg | Wartburg College. Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement.
Title of Position-Choral/Vocal Music Education, 1 year visiting position
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.”
Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours).
DEPARTMENT: Music
STARTING DATE: August 2026
POSITION: Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music, Choral/Vocal Music Education
TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins immediate and continues until position is filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses in music education, including preparation and supervision of student teachers; conduct Wartburg choral ensembles, as assigned; support student recruitment activities; other duties based on background and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Masters degree; minimum of three years of K-12 vocal music public school teaching experience, with a demonstrated record of success; record of successful college level teaching experience; willingness to support the mission of the College.
Preferred: Significant experience in K-6 and/or 7-12 vocal music education; evidence of excellence in choral conducting; an interest in general education. Ph.D., Ed.D. or DMA.
SALARY: Competitive
CONTRACT: COMPLETED BY DEAN’S OFFICE
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following by selecting the “Apply for this Position” below: 1) curriculum vita 2) a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College 3) unofficial graduate transcripts 4) contact information for three references. For specific questions contact Brian Pfaltzgraff, Chair of Search Committee, at brian.pfaltzgraff@wartburg.edu. Department webpage: Music at Wartburg | Wartburg College. Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement.