Job Description / Duties

The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University is seeking a highly skilled and accomplished individual to serve as the Georgia Southern Pianist, Vocal Coach, Music Director, and Conductor. The Music Director requires a proven record of excellence as a collaborative pianist, opera/musical theatre coach, and conductor at the collegiate, national, or international level.

Responsibilities
*Collaborate with the Director of Georgia Southern Opera in planning, scheduling, repertoire selection, casting, securing orchestras, musical preparation, and conducting opera rehearsals and performances
*Partner with the Savannah Voice Festival to plan and execute educational outreach programs involving apprentices
*Provide vocal coaching to individual singers and ensembles on operatic and recital repertoire
*Serve as accompanist for opera productions, concerts, and rehearsals as needed
*Accompany select undergraduate and graduate recitals. Engage as accompanist in applied lessons and coaching of voice students as part of their recital preparation
*Perform as a collaborative pianist at various events, such as NATS auditions
*Actively engage in the voice area's activities, including faculty meetings, juries, auditions, and recruitment efforts
*Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Collaborative Piano. *Serve as part of a collaborative team of pianists, with shared responsibility for coverage and performance support; occasional stepping in to play may be required but is not the primary expectation
*Potentially teach courses in diction

Qualifications / Required Skills

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in collaborative piano, conducting or similar field

Required Experience:
*One (1) or more years of related experience
*Evidence of an established or emerging national profile with a *minimum of two years' (2) professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
-Demonstrated accomplishments in performance as a collaborative pianist
-Coaching of operatic and vocal repertoire
-Coaching of musical theatre repertoire
-Demonstrated accomplishments as a conductor of operatic and/or musical theatre repertoire
-Successful teaching at the university/young artist level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Educational Qualifications:
*Master's or doctoral degree in collaborative piano or conducting

Preferred Experience:
*Three (3) or more years of related experience

Additional Information

Required Documents to Attach
*Resume
*Cover Letter
*Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to sight-read music and to accompany singers
Ability to work independently
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders/constituencies
Ability to teach diction at the university/collegiate level
Ability and desire to contribute to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century, including initiating and leading innovative community engagement projects
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Demonstrated knowledge in both standard and contemporary opera repertory
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge in both standard and contemporary opera repertory
Knowledge in musical theatre and popular song repertory
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students and faculty
Professional and collegial collaboration with peers to create and establish a supportive, positive, and productive rehearsal culture
Experience with community partnerships such as apprentice programs
Exceptional planning, organizational, time management, critical thinking, project management, and leadership skills
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
Experience in planning and prioritizing assignments in relation to existing expectations
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
July 1, 2025

Application review may begin on May 26, 2025.

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Salary: $53,834 is the midpoint of Pay Band 6

Contact Information

Apply here: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&Page=HRS_CAREERS_FL
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