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Assistant Professor of Music/Voice Area Coordinator - University of Wisconsin Platteville

This is a Permanent, Full-time position.

Category: College/University
State/Province (or you can select Remote): Platteville, WI
Position: Assistant Professor of Music/Voice Area Coordinator
Deadline: February 24, 2023
Posted: January 26, 2023

Job Description / Duties


Position Summary:

The Department of Performing and Visual Arts at UW Platteville seeks to hire a full-time, 9-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of Music/Voice Area Coordinator.   Candidates with experience teaching vocal pedagogy, college-level instruction of music history and those with experience maintaining a voice studio are encouraged to apply

This is a benefit eligible position with anticipated start date of August 2023. Wage range for this position is $50,000-$54,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include serving as the Vocal Area Coordinator and managing all activities related to the voice studios, including teaching private lessons, vocal pedagogy, and vocal literature.

Additional duties will be assigned based on the candidate’s abilities and background, and preference will be given to those who show experience and/or ability to lead the music history course sequence.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

- Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance or Vocal Pedagogy (ABD acceptable).  DMA must be completed within tenure probationary period.

- Minimum of one semester teaching music at the college level as an instructor or teaching assistant

- A strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching experience

- Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: February 24, 2023. Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.  

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
A current CV

Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
Additional documents as needed

Please do not submit recordings at this time-they will be requested later

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Bob Demaree, Search Committee Chair, demaree@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Salary: $50,000-$54,000

Contact Information

Apply Online: https://careers.uwplatt.edu/cw/en-us/job/498069/assistant-professor-of-musicvoice-area-coordinator

Employer Profile

University of Wisconsin Platteville was founded in 1866 as the first teacher preparatory institution in the state of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a legacy of academic excellence that has helped thousands of students find their direct path to success. Today, UW-Platteville offers 40+ academic programs designed to help every student succeed professionally and personally.