"Assistant Professor"

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Music beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Music seeks an experienced voice teacher and performer, appointed at the level of assistant professor commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be a trained performer and pedagogue with experience performing and teaching in both classical and non-classical styles (including music theater, commercial music, jazz, etc.) and will embrace the aesthetic and educational value of versatile vocal training and singing in a variety of styles. The successful candidate will assist with leadership in all aspects of the voice area; teach lessons and studio classes to voice students in the MM, BFA, and BA programs; teach courses related to vocal performance and pedagogy; help coordinate vocal festivals and shadow days for pre-college students; connect with area secondary choral programs and voice instructors to recruit students for UWM and provide support for regional vocal education; maintain an active schedule of research and/or creative activity; and participate in a full range of faculty governance and service activities within the University and Department of Music. Qualified candidates must hold a doctorate in vocal performance and/or pedagogy OR equivalent professional experience and a master's degree in music. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years of successful voice teaching experience, demonstrated success in recruiting voice students, evidence of training, performance and/or teaching in both classical and non-classical vocal styles, and evidence of relevant scholarly and/or creative work and professional activity appropriate for career stage. We are especially interested in candidates who have earned a doctorate in Vocal Performance and/or Pedagogy or a significant national or international reputation as a performer or pedagogue, seven or more years of successful voice teaching with at least two years of employment as a collegiate voice instructor beyond graduate assistantships, and evidence of student success in significant artistic and/or academic opportunities, including admission to advanced degree programs, professional engagements, competition recognition, and/or voice-related research. Preferred qualifications also include demonstration of a clear and engaging teaching style that encourages technically sound, healthy, stylistically informed, and expressive singing, demonstration of high-quality, professional-level vocal performance skills, evidence of expertise and significant teaching experience in both classical and non-classical vocal techniques and styles, a distinguished record of professional performances and/or research, presentations, and publications as well as a history of recognized awards or honors in the field of vocal performance, a documented record of successful recruitment of collegiate voice majors and active participation and leadership in relevant professional organizations are also desired for this position. For more information or to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6680320. The initial review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after December 1st, 2025, may not receive consideration.