DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC

The Pontifical College Josephinum (www.pcj.edu) in Columbus, Ohio is a Roman Catholic Seminary. The college seeks a Director of Sacred Music. The academic appointment will be to the graduate faculty of the School of Theology. As a member of the teaching faculty the successful candidate will teach courses in the School of Theology and in the undergraduate College. At present these courses include: Liturgical Music (1.5 hours), Gregorian Chant, Semiology and singing ( 1 hour), Liturgical Chant I and II, Voice/Liturgical Singing (1 hour), Music Theory 1 (3 hours), and Music History and Appreciation (3 hours). These courses are offered every year and are divided between the fall and spring semesters. In addition, the successful candidate will both teach choir and offer Directed Independent Study opportunities requested on occasion by seminarians. On average the Director of Sacred Music will have five (5) hours of teaching per semester. Graduate teaching experience is therefore preferable, but not necessary. The successful candidate should have a terminal academic degree in music, though candidates with a Masters degree will be considered also. The level of the appointment will be determined by the highest degree obtained and the number of years of teaching experience.

The Director is responsible for providing or arranging for music for all seminary masses, the daily celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours, and all special liturgies during the academic year, including ordinations and graduation exercises. This responsibility is executed in cooperation with the Director of Sacred Liturgy to ensure that the Sacred Music serves its proper end consistent with priestly formation. The position requires the ability to form seminarians in the art of Sacred Music for their future service to the Church as parish priests. Furthermore, the applicant should also possess an appreciation for the great liturgical tradition of the Church. The applicant must also demonstrate fidelity and loyalty to the Magisterium of the Church.
The ability to develop and direct instrumental ensembles and teach private lessons is also desirable. Preferred is experience with both teaching and direction in a parish or seminary, as the position will be subject to the appointment of the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

This is a full time position during the academic school year with salary paid commensurate with experience. The start date is July 1, 2010. Please respond with a resume, letter of interest including salary history to the Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43235, ATTN: Academic Dean. All replies kept in strict confidence. The Pontifical College Josephinum is an EEO Employer.