Job Description / Duties

The School of Music invites applications for a full-time instructional position in voice, specializing in both classical and crossover styles. The ideal candidate will excel in performing and teaching diverse vocal styles, including classical, commercial music, jazz, rock, musical theater, and various global non-Western vocal traditions. Candidates must have a strong background in science-informed voice pedagogy (both classical and crossover styles) and the ability to teach additional courses in the voice area, such as lyric diction or vocal literature. Advanced training in foreign language diction for classical singing is essential. Proficiency in microphone and amplification techniques, along with a solid understanding of the music business, industry, and entrepreneurship, is highly desirable. Responsibilities for this position include teaching applied voice to undergraduate and graduate students in both classical and crossover styles. Additionally, candidates will be expected to actively participate in recruitment and retention efforts, provide leadership in curriculum and program development, and engage in service on departmental, college, and university committees as required. Maintaining an active performance and/or scholarly profile in both classical and crossover genres is a plus. Faculty will be expected to primarily teach in-person on Ohio University main campus in Athens, OH. Instructional faculty in the College of Fine Arts typically have the equivalent of a 4-4 teaching load per year.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Advanced training in science-informed voice pedagogy
Advanced training in foreign language lyric diction

Preferred Qualifications:
Specialized advanced training, certificate or degree in voice performance, crossover training, singing health specialization.
Education and experience in music business and/or entrepreneurship.
Five or more years of experience in performing and teaching crossover vocal styles.

Additional Information

Required Documents:
Required documents include a detailed cover letter highlighting how the candidate’s experience relates to the qualifications needed for the position, curriculum vitae, a combined document submitted as “other” which contains links to recordings of performances in a variety of styles from the past 1-5 years and two 15-minute teaching videos—one demonstrating a “classical” style and one in a “crossover” style, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Transcripts may be requested at a later date.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact Information

Debra Rentz; rentz@ohio.edu
Sean Parsons; parsons1@ohio.edu

Employer Profile

The School of Music is one of the six schools withing the College of Fine Arts. The School of Music plays a significant role in the vibrant cultural life of Ohio University as well as Southeast Ohio. School of Music students, faculty and guest artists present over 200 concerts and recitals each year. A distinguished faculty of 37 full-time and 15 part time professors serves a student body of approximately 280 undergraduate and 65 master’s students. Degree programs include composition, conducting, CMDI, music education, music history and literature, music performance, music theory, music therapy, and pedagogy. School of Music alumni hold prominent teaching and professional positions throughout the United States and abroad. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1946 and is committed to continuing its tradition of excellence.
Ohio University is a state assisted residential Research I university located in the scenic Appalachian foothills 75 miles southeast of Columbus. Chartered in 1804, it is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Our total enrollment is 28,000 students across the state and online. Further information on the School of Music is available at the university web site: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music

The College of Fine Arts is one of thirteen college-level academic units at Ohio University and is itself composed of six schools: the School of Art + Design, the School of Music, the School of Film, the School of Interdisciplinary Arts, the School of Dance, and the School of Theater. With approximately 130 faculty and staff, the College of Fine Arts serves roughly 1000 students. The College values collaboration across academic units, high-quality creative experiences, community involvement, and close mentoring of students. With exciting festivals, an arthouse cinema, museums, and a professional theater company, the College of Fine Arts deepens the quality of life at Ohio University, in the Athens community, and for all of southeast Ohio.