Assistant Professor, Applied Voice​/Director of Opera

Job Summary

The Bower School of Music and the Art at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an experienced and innovative vocal pedagogue and opera stage director for a full-time, nine-month, multi-year renewable appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The Bower School of Music invites applicants who can contribute a unique perspective to directing opera workshop and in teaching applied voice lessons and studio performance classes to undergraduate vocal music majors and minors.

Applicant should provide record of excellent applied voice teaching, opera direction and production, and solo performances as concert and/or opera artist that models the field’s highest professional standards.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee all facets of the FGCU Opera Theater/Opera and Musical Theater Workshop each semester.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a minimum of nine undergraduate applied voice music majors and minors each semester, and to teach Voice Performance/Studio Classes weekly. Candidate must prepare applied music majors in performance, music education, and music therapy to perform required degree recitals, and to serve on recital committees in the vocal area. Voice teacher must demonstrate flexibility teaching across vocal styles to include classical, musical theater, and contemporary commercial music (CCM), and be committed to teaching and programming stylistically broad repertoire.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments; teaches other courses depending on expertise, interest, and department needs.
• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards; maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students; recruits outstanding new students and contributes to the retention and mentoring of student music majors.
• Utilizes the University’s learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement and ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement; demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship; develops an active regional, national, and international profile in performance, research, and/or other creative activities and instruction of students.
• Collaborates with faculty colleagues in the vocal and orchestral areas, the theater department, and sometimes…