Job Center > Assistant Professor Of The Practice In Voice And Coordinator Of The Voice Area - Duke University
This is a Permanent, Full-time position.
Category: College/UniversityState/Province (or you can select Remote): Durham, NC
Position: Assistant Professor Of The Practice In Voice And Coordinator Of The Voice Area
Deadline: November 22, 2024
Posted: September 12, 2024
Job Description / Duties
The Department of Music (music.duke.edu) at Duke University in Durham, NC, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of the Practice in Voice (non-tenure track), with an anticipated start date in Fall 2025. We are looking for a dynamic and versatile colleague who will serve as the Coordinator of the Voice Area.
Position Responsibilities:
• Teaching: Primary teaching responsibilities include individual applied voice lessons, group classes, and vocal diction. The candidate will oversee the voice area and contribute to our Opera Theater program.
• Voice Area Leadership: As the sole full-time Professor of the Practice in Voice, the candidate will be expected to cultivate a positive and collaborative environment within the voice area. Responsibilities include evaluating and enhancing the voice program, fostering communication among faculty and students, and creating opportunities for student growth and development.
• Collaborative Engagement: The role involves coordinating and participating in the combined studio class, organizing and hosting voice area masterclasses, scheduling auditions and juries, and managing the departmental listserv for voice students. The candidate will also oversee student recitals and staff accompanists.
• Service and Governance: The candidate will be expected to participate actively in department performances, faculty recitals, and collaborations. Additional responsibilities include attending faculty meetings, serving on departmental and university committees, and supporting colleagues by attending performances, lectures, and recruitment events.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications:
• A DMA or equivalent is required.
• A demonstrated record of artistic excellence in concert and/or opera performance.
• A commitment to cross-disciplinary initiatives and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Additional Information
Application materials music include:
• a cover letter (with contact information)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Links to solo and collaborative recordings of performances
• a one-page statement describing your teaching philosophy
• Contact information for 4-5 references (letters will be requested directly for finalists)
Review of Applications: Applications received by November 22, 2024 through Academic Jobs Online will receive full consideration, however the search will be open until the position is filled. Link to the application: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28303.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
