Assistant Professor of Voice; Tenure-track

Assistant Professor of Voice (Tenure-track)

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Review of applications begins immediately. The position remains open until filled. Appointment begins August 2026.

Posting Number: F1500139

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Voice (Tenure-track)

Position Number: F10210

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

FLSA:
Exempt

Employment Status:
Full Time 9 Mos Regular

Appointment Type: (general, not further defined)

Assistant Professor of Voice, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2026.

• Teach applied voice in musical theatre and classical styles
• Teach other classes as needed in the department
• Coaching students in lessons as needed on music in productions
• Offer students guidance on maintaining vocal health regimens during rehearsals and performance runs
• Actively recruit for the department and participate in retention and outreach activities
• Participate in departmental, college, and/or university service
• Engage with research and/or creative activity appropriate for a tenure-track position
• Participate in other duties as assigned

• Terminal degree in music or theatre
  • Applicants near the end of their terminal degree are encouraged, with proof of degree completion required prior to beginning work
• Evidence of successful collegiate-level teaching

• Record of scholarly and/or creative work consistent with an assistant professor on the tenure track
• Evidence of three or more successful collegiate-level teaching

N/A

Number of Vacancies: (not specified)

08/15/2026

02/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Review of applications begins immediately. The position remains open until filled. Appointment begins August 2026.

The University of Montevallo Department of Performing Arts seeks an Assistant Professor of Voice. The ideal candidate will have a background in both musical theatre and classical styles, able to provide support to both the theatre and music programs within the department. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice lessons to musical theatre and vocal music majors; teaching studio and voice classes; participating in departmental service responsibilities as required;

and recruiting students into the Department of Performing Arts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in music or theatre
  • Applicants near the end of their terminal degree are encouraged, with proof of degree completion required prior to beginning work
• Evidence of successful collegiate-level teaching

• Record of scholarly and/or creative work consistent with an assistant professor on the tenure track
• Evidence of three or more years of successful collegiate-level teaching
• Teach applied voice in musical theatre and classical styles
• Teach other classes as needed in the department
• Actively recruit for the department and participate in retention and outreach activities
• Participate in departmental, college, and/or university service
• Engage with research and/or creative activity appropriate for a tenure-track faculty position
• Participate in other duties as assigned

• Complete Vitae or Resume
• Letter of Application
• A link to a representative sample of scholarly and/or creative work
• List of 3 references (references will not be contacted until a later stage of the hiring process and only with the candidate’s permission)

Formerly the separate departments of Music and Theatre, the new Department of Performing Arts combines two strong performing programs into a single department. Offering BFA, BM, BA, and BS degrees, the department serves both majors and non-major alike, encouraging participation in productions and ensembles from across campus. Primarily housed in two buildings on campus, the Department of Performing Arts produces over 100 events each year, including several mainstage theatre productions in the recently opened Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the…