Towson Univ.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month full-time Assistant Professor (mezzo-soprano preferred, sopranos considered) in the Department of Music beginning August 2025.

Qualifications:

DMA (or equivalent degree) in voice performance required; mezzo-soprano preferred, sopranos considered. ABD candidates considered but degree must be fully conferred before August 1, 2025. At least two years of teaching experience required at the college/university level or within a qualified teaching fellowship position. Sustained and currently active solo and collaborative performances as a singer, including in staged opera, with a clearly defined scholarship/creative activity agenda commensurate with a tenure-track faculty position. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the position, including teaching, scholarship, and service, in addition to displaying a high level of collegiality in working with diverse faculty, staff, and student constituents. Excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher and performer with a commitment and desire to teach at a university with a strong liberal arts foundation. Evidence of excellent teaching skills in applied voice for all lower and upper voice types. Evidence of strong teaching skills in at least two of the following areas; opera/lyric theatre stage direction/production and theatrical skills development, lyric diction, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy and vocal techniques and pedagogy for music educators. Ability to teach music majors and non-majors, undergraduates and graduate students, and students across multiple degree programs. Evidence of successful recruitment and retention practices and a commitment to active participation in recruitment efforts. Piano skills sufficient for applied studio use desired

Responsibilities:

Teach applied voice lessons at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teach weekly voice masterclass with colleagues in the Voice Division . The successful candidate will augment their teaching load through other areas of their expertise from among the following: Music for the Stage (opera workshop) - an ensemble for development of stage skills for singers through workshop programs, fully staged operas/musicals with orchestra, chamber orchestra or piano, and children’s opera outreach, a two-semester lyric diction sequence (Italian, English, French, German) for undergraduates, a vocal pedagogy seminar for upper-level students, a vocal techniques and pedagogy course for music educators. Adjudicate recitals, end-of-semester juries, incoming student auditions, and other auditions. Actively engage in recruitment activities and build relationships with area teachers. Serve as an academic advisor as assigned. Advise graduate research papers and recitals, as needed. Maintain a sustained and focused scholarship/creative activity agenda commensurate with the expectations of a tenure-track appointment. Fully participate with activities and operations of the Voice Division of the Department of Music, which may eventually include serving as Division Leader. Maintain a high level of collegiality and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment. Serve as a performing member of the voice faculty ensemble for outreach and recruitment purposes. Serve on Departmental, College, and University committees as appointed or elected

Deadline to submit application is October 7, 2024