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Assistant Professor of Voice (Soprano/Mezzo Soprano) - Boise State University

This is a Permanent, Full-time position.

Category: College/University
State/Province (or you can select Remote): Boise, ID, ID
Position: Assistant Professor of Voice (Soprano/Mezzo Soprano)
Deadline: November 27, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022

Job Description / Duties

● Teach undergraduate and graduate Voice Lessons
● Teach voice-related courses such as Vocal Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Methods, Vocal Literature, or other subjects as assigned
● Work with faculty in the Voice, Choral, and Theatre areas to sustain and grow the vocal program
● Actively recruit for the Department of Music
● Cultivate working relationships with area and regional educators to promote music education and vocal music
● Maintain an active performance career
● Maintain a collaborative relationship with Music and Theatre faculty in support of productions
● Participate in Department of Music activities and committee work, as load permits

Qualifications / Required Skills

At a minimum, candidate will have:
● Doctorate in Music; ABD will be considered
● Expertise to teach Voice Lessons and voice-related courses
● Evidence of creative activity and achievement in Vocal Performance

Preferentially, candidate will have:
● Doctorate in Vocal Performance and/or Vocal Pedagogy
● Successful experience teaching at the college level
● Professional performance experience
● Classical, Musical Theatre, and CCM teaching experience

Additional Information

Required application materials: Please complete the online application (includes names of 3 references), and in the attachments section, applicants will submit:
● Cover letter, indicating candidate’s interest and qualifications for this position. Please include a statement of your teaching philosophy with respect to inclusive pedagogies. Please also discuss your experience or interest in working with and mentoring students from underserved groups.
● CV
● Recent performance video recordings featuring a variety of repertoire, approximately 15 minutes in length
● Voice Teaching video recording with two contrasting singers, totaling approximately 20 minutes with vocalization and repertoire work

Salary: Rank, salary and benefits: Assistant Professor, salary competitive, plus an excellent benefits package. For more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/

Contact Information

For questions please email Kristen Martin at kristenmartin@boisestate.edu. To apply, please go to https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497206/assistant-professor-of-voice-sopranomezzosoprano

Employer Profile

The Boise State University Department of Music invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Voice (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano). Boise State University is the largest university in Idaho located in a thriving metropolitan area. In addition to serving as a cultural hub for the arts, Boise offers a vibrant downtown, picturesque vistas, and great outdoor recreation. The Department of Music has about 170 undergraduate and graduate students, 21 full-time faculty and 17 adjunct faculty. We offer BM degrees in Composition, Music Education, Performance; BA degree in Music; and MM degrees in Choral Conducting, Music Education, and Performance. Workload is 60% teaching; 20% creative activity and 20% service.

Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.