Austin Peay State Univ.

Austin Peay State University invites applications for an applied Voice position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Soprano or Mezzo-soprano preferred; all voice types considered). This is a regular full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position commencing in August 2026.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach private voice lessons in all music degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

* Direct and facilitate APSU’s Opera Workshop.

* Teach Vocal Literature, Diction for Singers, and other courses as appropriate depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.

* Engage in significant professional/creative /scholarly activities.

* Advise undergraduate and graduate students and participate in the assessment of juries, junior-level hearings, and recital hearings.

* Collaborate with the Voice and Instrumental areas; with other departments across campus; and with area musicians and music educators.

* Actively participate in professional organizations allied to the vocal profession.

* Maintain an active and ongoing recruiting agenda for the department.

* Serve on faculty committees.

Required Minimum Qualifications

* Master’s degree with extensive performing and teaching experience.?

* Potential for a substantial creative/research/performance agenda.?

* Demonstrated aptitude for classroom teaching and personal concern for students and their achievement. ?

* A commitment to developing strong relationships with area schools and studio teachers to support the recruiting efforts of the department, college, and university.?

Review of materials will begin on November 3 and will continue until the position is filled.