"Assistant Professor of Voice"

Assistant Professor of Voice

Company: Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location: Portales, 88130

Category: Music

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2025-00149

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: College of Fine Arts

Opening Date: 09/18/2025

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Voice positions to begin in August 2026.

The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching applied voice (in private and class settings) and courses in diction, vocal literature, stagecraft, and/or vocal pedagogy as needed within the vocal area; piano and minimal accompanying experience is required, and experience with music direction of college-level opera/musical theatre is desirable. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is expected.

Review of materials will begin December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a 12-credit-hour load each semester
• Continued efforts in performance and scholarly activity
• Serve on department, college, and university committees
• Academic advising
• Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, student recruitment, and student retention
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair or dean

Minimum Job Requirements:

• DMA, DM, or PhD in Voice or related field; ABD may be considered, depending on completion date.
• Strong university-level vocal teacher and performer

Preferred Qualifications:

• University-level teaching experience
• Record of scholarly activity and/or creative work in vocal performance
• Keyboard skills sufficient to adequately support vocal instruction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Scholarly and teaching experience in applied voice
• Commitment to teaching and working on a campus that values diversity and student success

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents: Letter of interest, Curriculum vitae, Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists), Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes). Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching philosophy, URL links to video or audio recordings of recent performances, unofficial transcripts, contact information for five references, and the ENMU faculty application form.

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu. For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu.

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