Job Description

Description

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is seeking a dynamic conductor to lead our 80+ member Conservatory Chorus. This is a unique opportunity to shape the artistic development of our students and cultivate a vibrant, collaborative ensemble. The ideal candidate will demonstrate mentorship and artistic leadership, focusing on developing a student’s musicianship and love of singing while building an inclusive, supportive environment based on the joy of collective music-making.

Supervisor: Edwin Outwater, SFCM Music Director

Start - end date: August 31, 2026 - May 7, 2027

Objective: Direct SFCM’s Conservatory Chorus

Work hours: part-time, Fridays from 11-12:50pm for 14 weeks each semester (Fall: August 31-December 14, 2026; Spring: January 25-May 7, 2027)

Compensation: $4,258.80/semester (14 weeks)

Requirements

• Candidates should have completed an advanced degree in music or a related field, or hold ABD status with degree completion guaranteed by August 1, 2026.
• Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in professional singing and/or choral directing.
• Candidates should have a strong portfolio and ongoing work in creative and/or scholarly activities.

How to Apply:

Please apply through our website. For full consideration, upload the following:

• curriculum vitae (under "Select Resume to Upload" in the application system)
• letter of application (under "Upload Cover Letter"); In your cover letter, please address your vision for the content, structure, assessments, and learning outcomes for this course.
• names and contact information of three professional references (under "References").

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

Questions about the application process can be directed to Michael Patterson (mpatterson - at - sfcm [.] edu); questions about the position can be directed to Dean Ryan Brown (rbrown - at - sfcm [.] edu).