Assistant Professor; Lecturer School of Music- Studio Tenor

Job Duties

• Teach voice lessons for students seeking lessons, doctoral through non‑majors, in a variety of styles including classical, musical theater or jazz.
• Teach voice-related courses, especially vocal pedagogy. Additional courses may include diction and vocal literature.
• Develop long-term relationships with local professional organizations, local public schools, private teachers, and NATS to enhance the recruitment and retention of voice students.
• Advise masters and doctoral students.
• Work to adapt curriculum to address the current needs of the voice area to best serve its students.
• Assist the voice area coordinator with administrative duties such as coordinating voice area juries, auditions, performances, and recruiting initiatives.

Reporting to: Director of the School of Music

• A master’s degree or equivalent education and experience is required. A doctorate is preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful voice lesson teaching at the collegiate level in the classical style and at least one of the following: musical theater or jazz.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional vocal performance.
• Ability to teach multiple subjects in the voice area including vocal pedagogy, diction, and vocal literature.

Ideal Candidate: A tenor, an experienced teacher of individual voice lessons, expert in a modern, science-informed vocal pedagogy, and one who has demonstrated a strong, national performing reputation.

Department: School of Music

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

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