"Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Voice & Opera"

Description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. It is the mission of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to create an environment of educational and artistic excellence by nurturing creativity, academic integrity, and professionalism in its faculty and students. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world’s finest public institutions of higher education, the School is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance.

• We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields.
• We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan.
• We serve the community, the region, and the State of Michigan through public performances, cultural resources, arts education, and outreach programs.

The School’s mission is predicated on the belief that the study and practice of the performing arts depend upon a diverse community of learning in which a spirit of social responsibility and principled entrepreneurship is fostered.

DUTIES: The appointee will be expected to teach studio voice, first-year through doctoral levels in Voice Performance, as well as undergraduates in Multidisciplinary Studies and Choral Music Education. The appointee will also be expected to continue to develop and maintain high professional visibility as performer and pedagogue, and recruit students of high caliber. The possibility also exists to develop and teach additional courses or seminars in related areas, based on individual skills, research interests and experience. The successful appointee will participate in faculty governance, attend faculty and departmental meetings, and serve on committees at both departmental and university levels.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Soprano and/or Mezzo-soprano preferred. We welcome applications from candidates who bring innovative approaches to the changing arts landscape, and knowledge of the professional vocal arts field as it exists today. A thorough knowledge of opera, oratorio, art song, and concert literature and an interest in contributing to a vibrant vocal arts program dedicated to the overall development of today’s multifaceted vocal artists are essential. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching by having presented master classes, maintained private studios, and/or served as faculty members at institutions of higher learning. The candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students, as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities. Applicants should have demonstrated success as a performer, and a trajectory that promises continued activity at a high level in the profession. Applicants should be ready to contribute to a cohesive departmental vision and strategy that closely aligns with the overall mission of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and the U-M Department of Voice & Opera.

RANK/TRACK: Assistant Professor/Tenure-Track, two positions

Application Instructions

TO APPLY: Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Required documents to be uploaded are: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of professional and teaching activity, and a list of at least five current references with contact information. Please ensure you upload documents to the position for which you are applying and not to your personal Interfolio account. Additional materials may be requested, including, but not limited to, a recorded video of the candidate teaching voice lessons to two students, one male and one female, following receipt of materials.

DEADLINE: Review of materials will begin October 1, 2025. Materials need to be received by October 1, 2025.