Univ of Delaware

The School of Music (www.udel.edu/music) in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a full-time temporary Assistant Professor of Voice to teach applied voice and courses in diction, pedagogy, and/or literature. This is a one-year position which is renewable for up to five years.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teach applied lessons in classical and a broad range of styles to voice majors and music education majors with a voice concentration, hold weekly studio classes, recruit undergraduate majors in Applied Music (Performance) and Music Education, and teach courses in lyric diction, voice pedagogy, and/or voice literature as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess the following:

* Master’s degree in voice performance or pedagogy; preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree in voice performance/pedagogy or commensurate experience

* Experience teaching classical applied voice at the university and/or community college level; preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching musical theater/contemporary applied voice and courses in diction, pedagogy, and/or literature

* A strong background in evidence-based voice pedagogy; preference will be given to candidates with experience conducting and presenting research for professional service organizations (e.g., Voice Foundation, NATS, NOA, PAVA, VASTA)

* Experience and proficiency as a vocal soloist; preference will be given to candidates with an established record of professional performing experience as a vocal soloist

* A strong belief in the value of a robust choral tradition and experience recruiting undergraduate voice majors

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through Friday, June 17, 2022. Applicants should upload: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) video or audio recordings (or video/audio links) of three recent solo vocal performances, and 4) contact information for five references. For additional information, please contact Dr. D. Blake Smith, Voice Coordinator in the School of Music at smithdb@udel.edu.