Univ of North Carolina School of the Arts

The A. J. Fletcher Opera Institute at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts seeks outstanding candidates for the Malcolm and Patricia Brown Distinguished Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching.

Responsibilities and duties to include:

* Coach graduate, post-graduate students

* Prepare graduate and undergraduate students for opera roles, scenes

* Serve as pianist for Fletcher Opera Workshop, pre-screen recordings, staging rehearsals, guest masterclasses, auditions and other performances as arises

* Provide instructional support to graduate students in the Collaborative Piano Program

* Develop a vocal coaching track within the MM/PAC program in Collaborative Piano

* Teach Graduate and Undergraduate Diction

* Actively participate in events and programs where the visibility of the UNC School of the Arts faculty can serve as an asset for recruiting and/or student success and morale

* Service responsibilities include committee work and other activities that benefit the School and its students

* Support the university’s Strategic Plan

* Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Music

Required Qualifications

* An earned master’s degree in music with professional experience equivalent to the terminal degree in music, or an equivalent combination of educational and professional experience

* Extensive professional experience in the field of opera

* Ability to teach vocal diction to graduate and undergraduate students

* Demonstrated commitment and effectiveness as a teacher of students of varying levels and backgrounds, and in fostering development and creative talent in young artists

* Ability to work in English, Italian, German, French and other languages as arises

* Ability to be the pianistic musical partner of the music and stage director in all phases of musical preparation

* Demonstrated experience with developing culturally inclusive curricula and repertoire

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.