Job Description / Duties

The successful candidate will teach classes in the Music curriculum including Studio instruction (Applied voice), Voice Class, Voice Seminar, Voice Fundamentals, Song Interpretation, Song Literature, Lyric Diction, Music Theatre/Opera Workshop and multicultural General Education courses to a diverse student population. The successful candidate will supervise senior voice recitals. The successful candidate will have a commitment to, and experience in teaching a variety of musical styles, as they pertain to the voice. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit new students from surrounding communities. The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the university. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching and performance. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in music from an accredited university by August 31, 2013
- Evidence of two years of college or university teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly potential (performances, conference presentations, publications or compositions, grant development)
- Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population
- Active membership in relevant professional associations

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Significant professional experience in voice
- Evidence of collaborative activities as a performer
- Evidence of successful teaching in both the classical and contemporary commercial music styles
- Evidence of experience in directing musical and/or operatic productions

Additional Information

A completed application will consist of:
- a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching, performance and/or research experience and interests, and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
- a curriculum vitae comprising at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
- a link to audio or video solo performance examples (a minimum of three examples required);
- three recent (on letterhead, signed and dated within the past two years) letters of reference (please ask your letter writers to submit them via https://class.csupomona.edu/apply-online-mu-vocal/music-letters
- a completed application form (available on the department website www.class.csupomona.edu/mu/ or linked to the online application website); and
- an unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned from an accredited educational institution. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Salary: High 50s

Contact Information

Kimberlee Guenette (909.869.3548 or kaguenette@csupomona.edu)

Dr. Iris S. Levine, Faculty Search Co-Chair (909.869.4566 or ilevine@csupomona.edu)

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