"ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC - VOICE - TENURE-TRACK, JOB CODE: 12019"

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will join TWU's vibrant music faculty in preparing music students for 21st century careers. The Division of Music has an enrollment of approximately 275 music majors. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, musical theatre, performance and liberal arts. Additionally, master’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, performance, and instrumental, piano, or vocal pedagogy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will: Teach applied voice to undergraduate and graduate students in classical and contemporary vocal styles. Teach courses in the musical theatre degree program, such as Voice for Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Repertoire, Musical Theatre Scene Performance, Auditioning for Musical Theatre. Teach additional voice-related courses such as vocal pedagogy, literature and diction. Recruit and mentor voice students, especially those in musical theatre, performance and pedagogy tracks. Collaborate with the coordinator of Vocal Studies and the Artistic Manager of Musical Theatre on program design, productions and recruitment. Direct, choreograph, and/or music direct in the mainstage Musical Theatre season. Assist with administrative duties within the voice area. Maintain an active profile of professional creative/scholarly activity. Participate in university, college and division service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a terminal degree in Voice or Musical Theatre; non-terminal degrees considered with extensive professional experience. Evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level. Experience with innovative and engaging teaching strategies that focus on the needs of 21st century students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with recruitment and retention of varied student populations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a coach or director for opera and/or musical theatre productions at the college or university level.
• Preferred voice types include soprano and mezzo-soprano.
• Evidence of a successful and accomplished performing career.
• Professional experience in musical theatre or CCM settings.
• Active participation in professional music/musical theatre organizations.
• Graduate study in vocal pedagogy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Military Friendly® School. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU’s graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation’s fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theater companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at https://twu.edu/humanresources/prospective-employees/.