Teaching Assistant Professor of Voice - School of Music at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Voice Performance, Applied Voice Teaching, Vocal Pedagogy, Classical Vocal Genres, Contemporary Vocal Genres, Communication Skills, Collegiality, Active Studio Management, Professional Organization Participation, Lyric Opera, Vocal Literature, Diction, Class Voice, Student Engagement, Artistic Contribution, Cultural Contribution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

A full-time, nine-month non-tenure track appointment. The WVU School of Music invites candidates who demonstrate success working with multiple styles of voice at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The primary assignment is teaching applied voice employing both traditional and contemporary techniques that serve the numerous degree tracks and unique goals of our diverse student population. Attracting and maintaining an active studio of voice students is expected. Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities. Additional teaching responsibilities may include voice pedagogy, lyric opera, diction, vocal literature, class voice, or other duties according to the needs of the School of Music and the abilities and interests of the candidate. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 14, 2026 (Classes begin August 18, 2026) Outstanding Artist/Teacher who has demonstrated excellence in voice performance and a record of successful teaching in applied voice for a minimum of two years at the college level. Master’s degree in voice required, doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the artistic, intellectual, and cultural life of the University. Preference will be given to Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano or Tenor voice types. A comprehensive understanding of classical and contemporary vocal genres, styles, and performance practices, and pedagogy, a commitment to nurturing today’s multifaceted students, and the desire to contribute to a vibrant vocal arts program are essential. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled. APPLICATION: Applicants must submit the following: Letter of application Curriculum vitae Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of unedited (non-commercial) live performances within the past five years Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of voice teaching Five references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and relationship to the applicant). Additional materials may be requested later. Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (music.wvu.edu) brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises 40 full-time and 23 part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BS, BM, MM, MA, and DMA degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by WVU and by the College of Creative Arts. The WVU School of Music is an All-Steinway Institution, meeting the rigorous standards that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled education experience. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education. THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA has over 2,000 students. It comprises four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing, and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health. The College of Creative Arts & Media is housed in WVU’s Creative Arts Center and Martin Hall and has more than 70 full-time faculty and 20 professional staff whose mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the regional community. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (wvu.edu) is classified as a Doctoral/Research University—extensive and is the state’s only comprehensive doctoral-granting land grant institution. The university community is committed to student-centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. WVU is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh in Morgantown, West Virginia, a college town that enjoys high-quality health care, sporting events, performing arts and outdoor activities. The city of Morgantown has 55,000 residents and has been ranked as the “#1 Small City in America,” the “Best Small City in the East,” and the “3rd Best Small Town” in the nation. Boasting a strong economy and an unemployment rate well below the national average, the area also offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. West Virginia University has created a dual career program to help faculty partners or spouses find employment in and around the university (https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities/dual-career-program).

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is teaching applied voice using both traditional and contemporary techniques. The candidate is also expected to attract and maintain an active studio of voice students and participate in the School and university community.