Job Description / Duties

Job responsibilities:
● Teach undergraduate and graduate lessons and courses in Voice (classical, Musical Theatre, and CCM styles)
● Work with faculty in the Vocal, Choral, and Musical Theatre areas to sustain and grow the vocal program
● Actively recruit for the Department of Music
● Cultivate working relationships with area and regional educators to promote music education and vocal music
● Maintain a collaborative relationship with all Music and Theatre faculty and support productions
● Participate in Department of Music activities and committee work, as load permits

Qualifications / Required Skills

At a minimum, candidate will have:
● DMA in Vocal Performance; ABD will be considered
● Expertise to teach and develop lessons and courses in Voice (classical, Musical Theatre, and CCM styles)
● Evidence of creative activity and achievement in Vocal performance

Preferentially, candidate will have:
● Successful experience teaching at the college level
● Professional performance experience
● Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Required application materials: Please complete the online application, and in the attachments section, applicants will submit:
● Letter of application, indicating candidate’s interest and qualifications for this position
● Statement of your teaching philosophy with respect to music education, vocal teaching and inclusive pedagogies. Please also discuss your experience or interest in working with and mentoring students from underserved groups.
● CV, including five professional references with contact information
● Evidence of achievement in teaching Voice (ie. syllabi, course development, projects, etc.)
● Video recordings which showcase your skills as a vocalist, not to exceed 20 minutes. Submissions should include performances of classical and CCM styles. Recordings must be within the last 5 years.
● Video recordings teaching two contrasting voices and styles. Recordings limited to 15 minutes each
● 3 Letters of Recommendation

Contact Information

Dr. Linda Kline, Department Chair
lkline@boisestate.edu

Employer Profile

Boise State University, powered by imagination and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university, providing leadership in academics, creative activity and civic engagement. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Voice (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano) with specialization in Classical and Contemporary Commercial Music. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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