Job Description / Duties

New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Music Assistant Professor position in Vocal Peformance to begin in September 2018. The appointed faculty member will be part of the Music and Performing Arts Professions. An associate-level hire may also be possible, pending a review of candidate experience and provostial approval. This is a one-year non-tenure track appointment that is renewable for an additional two years, depending upon department need and satisfactory performance.  A faculty position with the possibility of unlimited contract renewal may become available in this area. We are committed to substantially increasing the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups as we strive to create the most intellectually diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution that we can, and especially encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Steinhardt seeks a candidate who can serve as an Operatic Stage Director and instructor in the field of classical voice studies. Applicants with a background in opera coaching as well as voice teachers with directing experience will also be considered. Experience in university administration will be taken into consideration in evaluating potential candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Select and stage operatic/classical repertoire as well as teach courses in the field that may include Song Analysis, Song Repertoire, Lyric Diction, Opera History, Vocal Coaching and Voice Lessons. Participate in recruitment, advisement, and otherwise assist in the growth and development of Classical Voice at NYU Steinhardt. Service appropriate to a university faculty member is expected.

Qualifications / Required Skills

A master’s degree or higher is preferred, but candidates with a record of stage direction for opera and/or musical theatre at the university and professional level are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Please apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/47298 with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity statement (describing how you address diversity and inclusion in the scope of your teaching and broader work), and names and contact information for three referees to upload confidential letters.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, materials should be submitted no later than January 15, 2018. Additional information about the position can be obtained from Professor Meg Bussert, Search Committee Chair, at meg.bussert@nyu.edu.

NYU STEINHARDT: Our mission is to advance knowledge, creativity, and innovation at the crossroads of culture, education, and human development. We have award-winning faculty and alumni engaged in ground-breaking research and artistic creation, at the cutting edge of their professions. NYU Steinhardt’s Vocal Performance program has 194 full-time students who are studying for undergraduate, master’s, advanced certificate, and doctoral degrees in musical theatre performance, classical voice performance, contemporary voice performance and vocal pedagogy. Approximately 41 students are in the vocal pedagogy program.

NYU's dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may have the opportunity to engage in research and teaching at these global study and research sites.

NYU is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer.

Contact Information

Professor Meg Bussert, Search Committee Chair, at meg.bussert@nyu.edu.