Job Description / Duties

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester invites applications for a tenure-eligible (full-time) Artist-Teacher of Voice, beginning on 1 July 2023. The successful candidate will be an exceptional artist and pedagogue with a thorough knowledge in more than one of the following areas: art song, opera and/or music theater, oratorio, chamber and concert repertoire, lyric diction, and voice pedagogy. In addition to applied studio teaching, activities might include developing courses in vital areas that reflect the artist-teacher’s particular expertise and interests, such as studies in a specific art-song repertoire, contemporary vocal chamber music, or opera literature. Candidates at various stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must demonstrate experience and success in teaching. A deep commitment to effective applied instruction, to mentoring students in their professional development, to recruiting high-caliber voice students, in particular TBB voice types, and to broadening participation among members of under-represented groups is required.

Review of applications begins on 1 November 2022. To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including evidence of performance and teaching activity, and up to four recordings of current or past performances via candidate-provided video links (YouTube preferred) to VoiceSearch@esm.rochester.edu. Please indicate Voice Search, followed by Your Name, in the subject line of your email. Please also arrange for three current confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

Contact Information

VoiceSearch@esm.rochester.edu