His duties include directing the Monmouth Chorale and Chamber Choir, teaching private voice, conducting, and courses in the Music Education curriculum. He is the faculty advisor for the Scotsmen, the Sassy Lassies, and for the Monmouth chapter of the National Association for Music Education. Prior to coming to Monmouth, Pahel served as Assistant Professor and Music Coordinator at Carl Sandburg College and also taught courses and directed ensembles at Knox College.