Univ of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced opera director and teacher for a full-time tenure-track appointment, intended to begin August 15, 2025. Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment is three years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment.

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have:

1. A Master’s Degree in Music or related field, in addition to a minimum of five academic years (35 months) of professional experience. Such experience must include working at an institution of higher learning or professional opera house. This experience must include directing, teaching courses appropriate to the discipline, or working with young or professional artists.

OR

2. An Artist Diploma in Music or Opera, in addition to a minimum of five academic years (35 months) of professional experience. Such experience must include working at an institution of higher learning or professional opera house. This experience must include directing, teaching courses appropriate to the discipline, or working with young or professional artists.

OR

3. A Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related field, in addition to a minimum of 8 years (96 months) of post-baccalaureate professional experience (5 years of which must have been progressively more responsible) at an institution of higher learning or professional opera house. This experience must include directing, teaching courses appropriate to the discipline, or working with young or professional artists.

AND the following:

Demonstrated language fluency in one of the major operatic languages: French, German, or Italian.

Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.