Job Description / Duties

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor in Voice to teach applied vocal students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Other teaching responsibilities may include Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Diction, Opera Workshop, or other specialized courses based on the experience and interest of the applicant. Scholarship and creative activity including performing regularly at a national/international level and/or publications in the area of the candidate's research is an integral component of the position.

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track.

Qualifications / Required Skills

DMA or equivalent. Excellence in vocal performance. Evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level. Mezzo-soprano or Soprano preferred. However, all voice types considered.

Additional Information

Applications accepted online only at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/18903
Electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. All candidates must also submit web links to three vocal performances (audio or visual) and teaching demonstration of one male and one female student (video).

Salary: salary commensurate with education and experience.

Contact Information

Dr. Albert R. Lee, Search Chair
albertrlee@unr.edu
775-682-9091

Verla M. Jackson, M.A., Search Coordinator
verla@unr.edu
775-682-9027

Employer Profile

The University of Nevada, Reno is a land-grant institution with approximately 22,000 students. The Department of Music has 22 full-time and 32 part-time faculty, and approximately 200 music majors. The Department, a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music (in Education and Peformance), Master of Arts, and master of Music Degrees.

The Reno-Tahoe area, with a population in excess of 300,000 supports the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Reno Chamber Orchestra, and many arts-oriented events. Reno is renowned for its wonderfully varied climate and extensive outdoor recreational opportunities.