Assistant Professor of Music - Voice

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In the Portfolio/Supplemental Materials section of the application, please include a single PDF listing links to videos featuring teaching samples (i.e. individual lessons) and links to videos featuring solo performances.

Posting Number F0032026

Working Title Assistant Professor of Music - Voice

Department Org 335000 - Music

The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music is searching for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Voice. This faculty member will be responsible for teaching, research, and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institutional policy. The Department of Music in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences enjoys endowments and private scholarships funds of approximately $2 million, annual university performance scholarships of over $850,000, a visiting artist series, and NASM accreditation.

Many performances are presented in the state‑of‑the‑art, 1100+ seat, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall and the new Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, and 100,000 sq ft arts space in the heart of the campus, home to Music, Art, and Theatre. The department serves 250+ majors and minors, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees: BA, BM (Music Education, Composition, Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Conducting, Theory), as well as a Graduate Performance Certificate program.

The faculty is composed of no fewer than 33 full‑time and approximately 18 adjunct members, most of whom have national and international reputations.

The position’s primary responsibilities include teaching and recruiting applied voice majors, coaching recitals, and preparing for and leading studio classes. Other responsibilities may include teaching Vocal Pedagogy, Graduate French and German Diction Review, Song Literature, Opera direction and other appropriately related duties.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education
• Knowledge of student development
• Knowledge of and experience in producing Opera
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team
• Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities
• Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature
• Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow‑up.

DMA preferred, in vocal performance with demonstrated success as an artist is expected. Experience teaching a diverse student population at the college level.

None provided.

08/16/2026

Onsite

This position may be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its non‑discrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

In the Portfolio/Supplemental Materials section of the application, please include a single PDF listing links to videos featuring teaching samples (i.e. individual lessons) and links to videos featuring solo performances.

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