Assistant Professor of Choral Activities/Voice

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY – Assistant Professor of Choral Activities/Voice, Tenure-track appointment to begin in August of 2021.  Responsibilities include: Direct the AU University Singers; teach undergraduate applied voice; teach coursework in areas of interest and specialty as needed, including choral conducting and vocal pedagogy; recruit and retain high caliber voice students; build  top quality choral programs; maintain a professional profile on a trajectory for national distinction as a teacher/performer/conductor; contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the vocal area, including vocal studios, opera/musical theater program, and choral ensembles.  DMA or earned doctorate is required.  Demonstrated potential for national distinction as a choral conductor and a preference for a minimum of two years of experience at the collegiate level and a professional presence as a singer.  Demonstrated successful experience teaching voice in a university setting; demonstrated ability to attract and retain quality undergraduate voice students.  Preferred background in music education with experience in the public school classroom.  Applications must be received no later than January 11, 2021.  Interested candidates must complete an online application at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/ and upload a single PDF file containing the following:  a letter of application, CV, transcripts from all degrees received, and the names and phone numbers of at least three (3) references.  In addition, three (3) current letter of recommendation as well as a video recording with 3-5 different selections of conducting and performance must be sent directly to:  Dr. Christi Amonson, Department of Music, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.  For more information, contact Dr. Amonson at 706-737-1453 or camonson@augusta.edu.  Applicant screenings will begin in late January and continue until the position is filled.  Augusta University is an AA/EEO/Equal Access/ADA Employer.