Music Assistant Professor in Voice
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 65000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Music Assistant Professor in VoiceJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
Teach voice lessons and studio classes to students in the MM Vocal Performance BFA Vocal Performance BFA Versatile Voice BFA Music Education BFA Musical Theatre and BA programs.
Teach one or more courses on the following topics: Vocal Pedagogy Song Literature Lyric Diction Class Voice Vocal Performance in Popular Music Styles Opera Workshop.
Assist with voice area administration including coordination of voice area activities auditions juries TA oversight scholarship allocation guest artist residencies and masterclasses and voice area load assignments.
Connect with area secondary choral programs and voice instructors actively recruit potential undergraduate and graduate voice majors and help coordinate voice area recruitment activities.
The successful candidate will maintain an active program of creative and scholarly work consistent with tenure-track expectations. This may include professional performances across a variety of styles publications presentations recordings premieres or interdisciplinary collaborations.
Serve on the University College of the Arts and Architecture Peck School of the Arts and Music Department committees as assigned and participate in faculty meetings.
Engage in institutional and professional service appropriate to a tenure-track faculty member.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this position. The Music Department Chair may assign employees other related duties for the Peck School of the Arts.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Music beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Music seeks an experienced voice teacher and performer appointed at the level of assistant professor commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be a trained performer and pedagogue with experience performing and teaching in both classical and non-classical styles (including music theater commercial music jazz etc.) and will embrace the aesthetic and educational value of versatile vocal training and singing in a variety of styles. The successful candidate will assist with leadership in all aspects of the voice area; teach lessons and studio classes to voice students in the MM BFA and BA programs; teach courses related to vocal performance and pedagogy; help coordinate vocal festivals and shadow days for pre-college students; connect with area secondary choral programs and voice instructors to recruit students for UWM and provide support for regional vocal education; maintain an active schedule of research and/or creative activity; and participate in a full range of faculty governance and service activities within the University and Department of Music.
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in vocal performance and/or pedagogy OR equivalent professional experience and a masters degree in music (ABD candidates with a determined expected date for completion will be considered).
A minimum of five years of successful voice teaching.
Evidence of training performance and/or teaching in both classical and non-classical vocal styles.
Demonstrated success in recruiting voice students.
Evidence of relevant scholarly and/or creative work (including performing) and professional activity appropriate for career stage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Vocal Performance and/or Pedagogy or a significant national or international reputation as a performer or pedagogue.
Seven or more years of successful voice teaching with at least two years employment as a collegiate voice instructor beyond graduate assistantships.
Demonstration of a clear and engaging teaching style that encourages technically sound healthy stylistically informed and expressive singing.
Evidence of expertise and significant teaching experience in both classical and non-classical vocal techniques and styles.
Demonstration of high-quality professional-level vocal performance skills. All voice types are welcome with soprano or mezzo voice type preferred.
A distinguished record of professional performances and/or research presentations and publications as well as a history of recognized awards or honors in the field of vocal performance.
A documented record of successful recruitment of collegiate voice majors.
Evidence of student success in significant artistic and/or academic opportunities including admission to advanced degree programs professional engagements competition recognition and/or voice-related research.
Active participation and leadership in relevant professional organizations.
Additional Requirements:
Finalists for this position will require a criminal record review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Compensation:
The target hiring range is $60000 - $65000. Final salary offer is contingent upon skills knowledge and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:
- A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
- A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy Statement.
- A 10-15 minute recent (from the past two years) video recording of the candidate teaching a voice lesson or masterclass submitted electronically.
- A 10-15 minute recent (from the past two years) video recording of live footage of solo vocal performances by the candidate submitted electronically.
- A document containing the names of three professional references including contact information (email address phone number and mailing address).
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Statement 2 video recordings and Professional References will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 12/01/2025. To ensure consideration applications must be submitted by 11/30/2025. Applications submitted after 11/30/2025 may not be reviewed.
Contact Information:
Questions about this position should be directed to McKenna Knutson at
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
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Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
