Job Description

Position Information

Position Title Voice Faculty (Open Rank)
Unit Name Music
Salary Grade Faculty
Number of Months 9 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range
Essential Duties

Mississippi University for Women Department of Music invites applications for Instructor of Voice Position. The position will begin Spring 2024. Salary will be commensurate with teaching and related experience. The position is open rank: Instructor of Voice, Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice or Assistant Professor of Voice level.

Teach applied voice to Undergraduate Music and Non-music Majors, voice related classroom courses (Class Voice, Diction for Singers, and Voice Pedagogy) and Music Appreciation lecture classes. Ability to teach in other musical areas is required; experience with Music Appreciation is a plus. Other responsibilities include maintaining a dynamic performance schedule, participating in research and scholarly activities, and active membership and involvement in regional and national professional organizations. Additional responsibilities include recruitment of outstanding students, participation in committee work, and service to the university and community.
Minimum Qualifications

A Master\'s Degree in Vocal Performance is required by the time of the appointment. Evidence of an active performance career and success as a studio teacher of applied voice is required. A minimum of 2 years teaching experience is required. Functional piano skills are required; advanced piano skills will be considered an asset. Experience with Opera and Musical Theatre will be considered an asset. Experience and interest in performing contemporary classical music will also be considered an asset.
Summary

Teach applied voice to Undergraduate Music and Non-music Majors, voice related classroom courses (Class Voice, Diction for Singers, and Voice Pedagogy) and Music Appreciation lecture classes. Ability to teach in other musical areas is required; experience with Music Appreciation is a plus.
Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20173F
Open Date 05/04/2023
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

In the Applicant Document section: * Current resume or curriculum vitae must be uploaded under the Curriculum Vitae option. * A list of 5 additional references with contact information must be uploaded under Additional References Requested. The additional references are in addition to names and emails provided in the Reference section. * Provide a list of YouTube links of recent performances that present a variety of musical styles under Other Document. If YouTube links are not available, mail a DVD recent performances that present a variety of musical styles to: Instructor of Music Search Committee c/o Dr. Julia Mortyakova MUW 1100 College ST MUW-1030 Columbus, MS 39701-5800 For questions regarding this posting, please contact the Music Department at 662.241.6399 or Julia Mortyakova . Position will be open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by September 22, 2023.

Mississippi University for Women