Assistant Professor of Applied Voice & Music Industry
About The Position
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside Music Department seeks an accomplished and versatile vocalist and instructor for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music position in Applied Voice and Music Industry, scheduled to start in the 2027–2028 academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate singers across a broad range of styles and provide leadership for the department’s vocal program while contributing to the development of the Contemporary Commercial Music Concentration and the new Music Industry Concentration. The position includes teaching applied voice and vocal courses such as diction and vocal techniques; mentoring students in artistic and professional development; and providing artistic and educational leadership for Parkside Range, the department’s flagship contemporary vocal a cappella ensemble. Depending on the candidate’s expertise, additional teaching may include songwriting, American popular music or popular music history, music business, contemporary vocal styles, and other courses related to contemporary commercial music and the music industry. The candidate will contribute to student recruitment and retention; help develop curricular and professional opportunities connecting performance, creative practice, and career preparation; cultivate relationships with regional schools and music communities; and participate in the creative, scholarly, and service activities of the department and university. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. Transcripts will be required upon hire.
Requirements
- Master of Music or Master of Fine Arts in applied voice, contemporary commercial music/music industry, or an equivalent area.
- Record of scholarship or a portfolio of performances, compositions, publications, presentations, or other appropriate activities.
- College teaching experience or demonstrated potential for successful college teaching.
- Expertise in applied voice and vocal pedagogy across a wide range of styles.
- Knowledge of contemporary commercial music and/or the contemporary music industry.
- Knowledge of music production and digital audio workstation software (DAWs).
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills.
- Ability to contribute effectively to student recruitment and retention.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Teach applied voice and vocal courses, including courses such as diction and vocal techniques.
- Mentor students in their artistic and professional development.
- Provide artistic and educational leadership for Parkside Range, the department’s flagship contemporary vocal a cappella ensemble.
- Depending on expertise, teach additional courses such as songwriting, American popular music or popular music history, music business, contemporary vocal styles, or other subjects related to contemporary commercial music and the music industry.
- Contribute effectively to student recruitment and retention.
- Help develop curricular and professional opportunities connecting performance, creative practice, and career preparation.
- Cultivate relationships with regional schools and music communities.
- Participate fully in the creative, scholarly, and service activities of the department and university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
