This position will direct the music in three Yale University Chapels (Marquand Chapel (Yale Divinity School), Berkeley Divinity School, and the University Church in Yale (Battell Chapel). Each setting is both a place for spiritual formation and educational enrichment. The Director of Chapel Music (DCM) has three primary roles: planning, execution, and teaching of music in worship. The DCM works in collaboration with chapel leadership, staff, and students to plan, conduct, and lead regular worship, special services, and occasional convocations. They will also supervise and help to train student musicians and musical ensembles (both paid and volunteer) to lead music in worship. As such, the Director must possess exemplary music performance skills and skills in the leadership of congregational song, broad experience in the worship and musical traditions in multiple relevant Christian traditions, and the ability to teach these skills to others. Opportunities for teaching on the church music faculty (lecturer rank) may be possible for a qualified candidate. This position reports to the Director of the Institute of Sacred Music. VIEW FULL DETAILS AND APPLY.
Qualifications
Required education and experience:
- Master of Music, or equivalent degree.
- Three years of full-time experience in church music.
- Skills in leading congregational song.
- Knowledge of worship and church music forms from a diverse range of worship traditions, especially those of the three chapels.
Preferred education and experience:
- Composition skills.
- Working knowledge of varying denominational traditions.
- Excellent piano and vocal skills.
- Supervising of staff/interns/and other part-time workers.
- (Berkeley) Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy and music.
Skills and abilities:
- Excellent musician.
- Cooperative and able to be flexible, able to work with a wide range of musicians and congregants.
- Well organized with excellent problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of relevant computer software, especially music composition, layout software, databases.
Application Instructions
Cover letter, resume, and other application materials should be submitted here. The committee will begin to review applications on April 15, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Questions
Please direct any questions about this position to Rachel Segger, ISM’s manager of academic and student affairs.