Assistant Professor of Voice

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Voice

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Music

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

Applied Music: Voice.

Work Performed: 

•     Teaching Voice at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

•     Actively recruit voice students.

•     Meet school, college and university standards in instructional responsibilities, intellectual and creative contributions, and professional service.

•     Teach related courses as needed to meet faculty load requirements. 

•     Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations.  

Necessary Qualifications

•     Doctorate level in Voice performance. 

•     Professional-level competency as vocalist.

•     Evidence of successful recruiting and teaching.

•     The ability to creatively engage students in the studio.

•     Active participation in professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

•     At least two years of previous college-level teaching are preferred.

•     A low voice (Baritone, Bass) is preferred. 

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following: 

•     Letter of interest or cover letter

•     Curriculum Vitae

•     Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

•     Three professional references

•     Include a single PDF listing of links to videos featuring teaching samples (i.e. live or virtual masterclasses and/or private lessons) & links to videos featuring solo performances. 

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair:  Dr. Sean Pullen

Department:  School of Music

Phone:  (806) 651-2846

Email:  bbrooks@wtamu.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.