East Carolina Univ.

East Carolina University School of Music seeks qualified applicants for a Fixed-Term Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor in the vocal studies department to teach applied VOICE (any voice type). Other duties may include teaching courses in the vocal studies curriculum according to expertise (solo vocal literature [with a focus on music of Black American composers and/or the African diaspora], opera, or choir ). Other appropriate research/creative activities and service to the university, community and profession are encouraged.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree in voice performance or vocal pedagogy. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire. Evidence of success as a performing artist and applied teacher at the collegiate level required. A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to teaching and performing.

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position at www.jobs.ecu.edu Candidates must also upload the following items:

· Cover letter

· CV/Resume

· List of five references with contact information

· Brief statement of teaching philosophy.

· List of electronic links to performances of solos and/or collaborative repertoire, including live performances (please include date). Performance links should be in streaming format only.

Additional materials, such as videos of teaching, may be required after initial screening.

Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.