Assistant Professor of Voice; Tenure-track

Position: Assistant Professor of Voice (Tenure-track)
Position Information

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 Full-time Tenure Track General Description

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

Essential

Job Duties

* 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

Additional Duties

Education and Experience

* 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

Preferred

Education and Experience

* 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

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

N/A

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/15/2026 Open Date 02/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Additional Information

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

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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

Essential

Job Duties:

* 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

Required Documents for Application:

* 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)

About the Department of Performing Arts

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 Arts.

The performing facilities include the 240-seat LeBaron Recital Hall, the 1200-seat Palmer Auditorium, the 300-seat Discover Shelby Theatre, and the 100-seat Michael and Sue…