Job Description / Duties

The Department of Music is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Voice / Opera) to begin fall 2022.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (15 or less):
• Teach undergraduate and masters level applied lessons;
• Direct the main stage opera or musical theatre production;
• Direct the opera or musical theatre scenes production;
• Advise students;
• Prepare syllabi;
• Update course materials;
• Recruit undergraduate and graduate students in cooperation with the Director of Choirs and Vocal Activities
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom.
• Engage in significant and sustained research, scholarship, and creative activity, as well as effective service
• Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus the candidate should facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate should have an understanding and knowledge of multicultural and diversity issues, and their potential applications to pedagogy, programming, and service activity.

Qualifications / Required Skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: Completed Doctoral Degree in Music.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Evidence of success as an applied teacher and performer, including significant performances in solo recital, opera and/or musical theatre productions and/or in professional choral ensembles as well as opera and musical theatre directing experience. Evidence of experience recruiting quality vocal majors, advising and retaining students. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: NA
• Physical Requirements: NA
• Other Requirements: NA

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Previous successful experience teaching at the high school level, either through classroom or applied voice instruction;
University level teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Titles of positions supervised (Graduate Assistant)

Salary: Competitive / based on qualifications and experience

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Contact Information

Eric.Branscome@tamuc.edu
(903) 886 5303

Employer Profile

At the A&M-Commerce Department of Music, you will discover a vibrant community of performers and scholars, world-class faculty, and programs built on a strong record of success and designed to prepare musicians for careers in the 21st century. For more than 100 years, we have provided students with an unparalleled academic and musical experience through performing, teaching, conducting and composing music. With over 300 music majors, the Department of Music offers world-class performing experiences, yet maintains small class sizes that are taught by actual professors, not graduate students. A&M-commerce offers undergraduate degrees in performance (voice; instrumental; keyboard; piano pedagogy), music education, and liberal studies (BA). At the graduate level, the University offers degrees in performance and music education.