Portland State Univ.

The Portland State University School of Music and Theater seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor to direct PSU’s opera program, teach applied voice, and give lectures in the vocal area. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record in performing in and/or producing opera at the national or international level. A knowledge of the standard operatic repertoire and a close familiarity with operatic languages is essential to this position, as well as a passion for working on new operas and mounting progressive productions. In addition to producing operas and leading opera workshop as well as other vocal area classes, the candidate will need to have a highly successful track record as a private teacher of applied voice. A thorough understanding of the developing classical voice is essential not only in the private teaching role, but also in picking and casting operas that are appropriate to the health and success of a young and diverse student body. It is of vital importance that the candidate has excellent people skills toward handling the successes and disappointments of a wide variety of vocal students, working closely and collaboratively with colleagues on PSU operas, interfacing constructively with our acclaimed choral program, and promoting the opera program with donors and community partners. The candidate will demonstrate a successful track record, as well as enthusiasm for recruiting students locally and nationally.

Minimum Qualifications

-Master’s Degree

-Nationally or internationally recognized as a performer or director in opera

-A minimum of 3 years of teaching at the collegiate level or in young artist programs

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-A thorough knowledge of the standard operatic repertoire, as well as an interest in new/progressive opera

-A thorough knowledge of a diverse cross section of vocal literature including art song and oratorio

Required Materials for Application:

-Cover Letter that addresses key qualifications and reasons for interest in the position

-A statement describing how the candidate might teach voice and opera in remote, hybrid online and in person forms, and how opera might change in a post-COVID-19 world.

-Curriculum Vitae

-Upload links to videos of private vocal instruction and classroom teaching (Other 2)

-Upload links to videos of performances directing/performing (Other 4)

-Three letters of Recommendation: As soon as you submit your application, an email will be sent to your references asking them to upload their letters of recommendation.