Mississippi State Univ.

The Department of Music seeks an energetic, collaborative, and artistic candidate to build a dynamic applied vocal studio at Mississippi State University. The successful candidate will assume this role in an exciting time in the department with new facilities, strong enrollment, a strong relationship with the University administration, and planned growth in curriculum and community relations. The new Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Voice is expected to bring an innovative and energetic perspective to teaching voice, a collaborative approach to chamber music coaching and performance, and a collegial spirit to department and university service. It is expected that the candidate serve the area as a tenor, baritone, or bass-baritone vocalist, and contribute to a secondary responsibility in the department based on candidate strengths and needs of the department. In addition, the new colleague will serve the department as the Vocal Area Coordinator. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and service, and will bring that dedication to our students at the undergraduate and graduate level. A research and/or creative agenda is supported, but it is not within the primary scope of this position. We seek a colleague that values respect, access, and opportunity for all, and will infuse those values into all aspects of their departmental and community interactions.

The position is considered a 9-month, promotable, non-tenure-track line (starting August 16, 2025). The university has a promotion system in place for non-tenure track faculty to be considered for and promoted to Associate Teaching Professor, and subsequently Full Teaching Professor, after required time in rank and review by the Tenure and Promotion Committee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed doctorate is required at the time of appointment

• Appropriate performance experience

• Experience teaching studio voice

• Clearly articulated secondary area of specialty to serve the department

Open until filled. For best consideration, apply by January 15, 2025.