Univ of Nevada-Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music seeks a dynamic individual to join their voice faculty in Fall 2021 as a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Voice. The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be applied voice instruction to undergraduate and graduate voice students in classical styles with a demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching as well as a demonstrated commitment to developing beginning voices. While the position is centered in the classical vocal style, the Voice Area offers instruction in Musical Theater and CCM styles as well. Other teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the department. Examples include Class Voice, Vocal Literature, Vocal Pedagogy, and Opera Workshop. As this is a tenure-track position, the successful candidate will also demonstrate capacity to establish and maintain a national/international profile as a performer/scholar. All voice types will be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Voice or equivalent/related degree

Evidence of a national performance and/or research profile

Minimum 2 years teaching experience working with developing and advanced voices in a studio setting (Applied Lessons)

Evidence of attention to diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and/or service

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) Cover letter stating qualification, experience, and teaching philosophy

3) Comprehensive Repertoire List

4) Contact information for three professional references

5) A brief statement about how you would contribute toward the university’s mission to create a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying

*Semifinalists will be asked to submit performing and teaching samples.

Applications must be received by 11:59pm on February 28th. This posting will close at 12:00am on March 1st.