Job Description / Duties

Serve as an artist-teacher of voice, maintaining an active performance and research agenda that continues to expand the reputation for excellence of the program.
• Provide private and group voice instruction to students from first-year undergraduate through doctoral levels, including singing techniques for Western Classical singing as well as for the Broadway stage and other CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) styles. Lead weekly studio performance class.
• Assist in leadership of the Musical Theatre Certificate program, contributing to its management, overall vision, strategic plan, and future development.
• Instruct courses in related areas of expertise, which may include vocal literature, lyric diction, vocal pedagogy, or other courses as they relate to the candidate’s expertise.
• Participate in activities related to the academic mission of the university and the voice area, including service on committees, student mentoring, and recruiting activities across the state and beyond.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• A terminal degree in voice (such as a Doctor of Musical Arts or MFA) earned by time of appointment. Candidates without a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments and professional performance experience and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
• Evidence of accomplishments in performance, with evidence of an established or emerging national profile, minimum of three years professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching both Music Theatre/CCM and Western Classical singing, with a minimum of two years experience at the collegiate level.
• Understanding of current trends in musical theatre singing and career paths and experience guiding students in pursuit of performance careers in musical theatre.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide array of solo vocal literature for all voice types at different levels of academic study.
• Ability and desire to contribute to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century, including initiating and leading innovative community engagement projects in a region known for its music and arts culture.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized training in voice pedagogy for CCM styles, either as part of the terminal degree or through other programs (two graduate courses or the equivalent).
• Prior teaching of courses such as Musical Theatre history, Musical Theatre Repertoire/Styles, CCM Voice Pedagogy.

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458359, providing the
following:
• A current curriculum vitae outlining their academic qualifications and professional experience.
• A cover letter (maximum of 3 pages) which highlights the applicant’s relevant qualifications and experiences, teaching philosophy, and objectives for teaching within an environment which serves a community of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
• Unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned.
• The names and contact information for a minimum of 3 references. Letters of reference will be requested later in the search process.

Application materials should include links to an online portfolio/website highlighting artistic work, which must include:
• At least 3 stylistically varied unedited live recordings from performances in the past three years.
• Two teaching videos, no longer than 20-minutes each, demonstrating work with 2 students (preferably one treble voice and one tenor/bass). Videos may be edited for time to include impactful teaching moments in both vocalizing and repertoire work.

Questions about the position can be directed to Elizabeth Knight at ejknight@uga.edu. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

Contact Information

Elizabeth Knight, Search Committee Chair
ejknight@uga.edu

Employer Profile

The Voice Area (https://music.uga.edu/voice) at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music is a creative community that fosters a supportive environment for vocalists to explore a wide range of musical interests and styles in music, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations outside of music. The area supports students in UGA’s undergraduate and graduate voice degree programs which include performance, music education, music therapy, music history, music composition, and the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. Our internationally recognized faculty have a broad range of expertise, performing and teaching multiple genres and vocal styles. Students are encouraged to think creatively and explore their own identities through performance of music of diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives.

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin,
Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).