Job Description / Duties

Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate applied voice, actively recruit and maintain a thriving studio, maintain an active professional profile on a national level and assist with the organization and production of vocal area events. Teach other related subjects (Vocal Pedagogy or Diction classes) based on qualifications and departmental needs. All applicants will be considered, but particular interest will be given to those with a successful record of teaching of all voice types at the university level.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications: DMA required. All School of Music faculty members are expected to maintain a record of performances, service, and creative productivity that indicates continuing growth of national and international visibility. The applicant must work collegially and be committed to undergraduate education with a vision to grow an established graduate program. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. Start date: August 2016. Consideration of completed applicant files will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience.

Contact Information

Materials: Submit application, letter of interest, vita, university transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, and a selection of recent recordings to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13919. Other supporting materials may be requested at a later date. Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Professor Kathy Daniel, Chair – Vocal Search Committee, School of Music, Sam Houston State University, PO Box 2208, Huntsville, TX 77341-2208.

Employer Profile

Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive state university of over 20,000 students. Among universities nationwide, SHSU has been selected as one of the best places to work by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The School of Music enrolls over 500 music students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and is supported by 26 tenure/tenure-track and 32 adjunct faculty. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.