Slippery Rock Univ.

The Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in music (voice) beginning August 2022. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting and maintaining a high-quality studio of undergraduate voice students, teaching across all music majors including BM in Music Performance, BM in Music Education, BM in Music Therapy, and BA in Music. Based on the candidate’s strengths, other teaching duties may include Diction (Italian, French, German, English), Vocal Pedagogy, Class Voice for Instrumentalists, Class Voice for Music Therapy students, Opera Performance, or a choral ensemble. The candidate will assist colleagues in helping to shape the music curriculum to meet twenty-first century demands, NASM, and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, of which SRU is a part. Consistent with the expectations of all SRU faculty, the selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels, or beyond.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate in Voice Performance and/or Pedagogy (or closely related field) is required. ABD applicants must have the doctoral degree in hand by August 2022. The candidate must demonstrate a developed vocal pedagogy, commitment to mentoring student development, and strong ability as a performer. The candidate’s demonstrated commitment to the education of diverse populations must be clear and vivid in the applicant’s materials. The candidate should possess a collaborative and collegial disposition and have a demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and community outreach. Finalists must participate in an interview process that includes a teaching demonstration and a vocal performance.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Include the following with your application (all to be uploaded to the University’s electronic hiring system):

Cover letter/ Letter of Application that addresses all qualifications

Curriculum vitae

Unofficial transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate)

Representative audio/video links of candidate’s performing, with link included in the cover letter (15 minutes max)

Representative video link of candidate’s voice teaching, with link included in the cover letter (15 minutes max)

Complete contact information (phone, email, and snail mail) for at least three professional references, including the institutional affiliation and relationship of each reference to the candidate

Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 7, 2022.