Louisiana State Univ.

Louisiana State University invites applications for Associate Professor or Professor of Voice, a position supported by the Janice Harvey Pellar Endowed Chair. Appointment will begin in fall 2026. The successful candidate, having demonstrated exceptional musicianship, teaching, research and/or creative activity, and leadership in the academic setting, will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure. Funding from the endowment will be controlled by the holder and provide significant research and instructional support on an annual basis. The Chair reports to the Director of the School of Music, housed within the College of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Job Responsibilities:

* Teach applied voice at all levels and in all degree programs; teach courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (for example, pedagogy, song literature, diction); recruit music majors, advise and mentor graduate students

* Build and maintain a national and international profile as performer and teacher and contribute scholarship at a level appropriate for a major School of Music at a Research I, flagship university

* Provide service and participate in faculty governance

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education Level: DMA

* Specific Degree: A Doctorate in Vocal Performance

* Degree Substitute: equivalent professional experience

* Specific Experience: Distinguished record as an active performer; sustained record of scholarship; demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Review of applications begins on November 3, 2025. To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, teaching philosophy (one page), and a document with links to recordings of live performances within the last three years on a platform (e.g. SoundCloud, YouTube). Teaching videos may be requested later. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.