Univ of Texas- Austin

Univ of Texas- Austin seeks an Assistant Professor of Voice (Tenor).

Responsibilities

Teach individual lessons to undergraduate and graduate voice students; supervise recitals, special projects, and DMA documents and treatises; organize weekly studio classes; recruit, develop, and retain a voice studio of the highest quality via local, regional, national, and international outreach and performing; liaise and collaborate with colleagues in opera, choral, and chamber music; engage in leadership and service activities within the division, the Butler School of Music, the College, and the University. Create and maintain a national profile as a performer or researcher in the field.

Qualifications

A record of excellence as a performer and demonstrated potential to develop and/or maintain a nationally or internationally recognized career as a singer; a record of excellence as a teacher at the college or music conservatory level; preference will be given to those who can teach courses in lyric diction; demonstrated commitment to preparing young musicians for 21st-century teaching and performing careers that embody high professional standards, superb pedagogical skills, advocacy and outreach, and active mentoring; demonstrated experience teaching or working with students from many backgrounds; knowledge of a broad range of repertoires is encouraged, especially those less represented in the academy; an active professional profile, including visibility as a performer and as a presenter at professional meetings.

DMA preferred, but outstanding professional experience and completion of a master’s degree will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with significant performance experience and an established record of successful teaching, recruitment, and retention at a university or conservatory.

Review of applications begins December 1, 2024.