Job Description / Duties

The primary assignment is to teach applied voice to music majors. Other areas of teaching may include diction for singers, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, opera direction, or other voice-related needs as are within the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will provide an artistic model through solo and/or collaborative performances, possess adequate keyboard skills to support vocal instruction, and work closely with members of the vocal and choral faculty to contribute to the Vocal/Choral Area's goals and activities, including weekly studio classes and participation in NATS. All music faculty members are expected to advise music majors, to participate in School of Music and College of Fine Arts governance and music admissions activities (i.e., recruiting and auditioning students), and to maintain collegial relationships with peers.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Terminal degree is required. ABD candidates may be considered if doctorate is earned prior to start date. Evidence of successful college teaching; must be an active performer and/or engaged in professional activities acceptable toward earning tenure. A completed doctorate is required for tenure.

Additional Information

Candidates must apply online through the Department of Human Resources (https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12644). Materials to be submitted: letter of interest, current vitae, a minimum of three professional references, official transcripts, and links to recent, representative performance recordings.

For full consideration, materials are due by March 15, 2025, but screening will continue until position is filled. Security-sensitive position. Criminal background check required for successful candidate. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Scott LaGraff, DMA
Chair, Voice Search Committee
School of Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
lagraffsp@sfasu.edu
936-468-4206

Employer Profile

Stephen F. Austin State University offers students an enriching educational experience. With a student population of roughly 11,000, the university is small enough to allow a desirable student-to-faculty ratio, but large enough to offer more than 120 majors. The School of Music consists of over fifty faculty members who serve approximately 450 music majors. The Voice Area offers to its majors and graduate students an intensive curriculum of vocal technique, repertoire, opera performance/workshop and vocal/choral pedagogy. SFA voice students are performing and teaching throughout the world and are consistent winners at the Texoma Regional NATS auditions.

For more information about the School of Music and Voice Area, including alumni successes, visit the School of Music website at sfasu.edu/music.