ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of VOCAL COACHING & COLLABORATIVE PIANO / UMKC /CONSERVATORY

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University of Missouri – Kansas City
CONSERVATORY
Music Division

On the University of Missouri's designated performing arts campus, the UMKC Conservatory is an educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship and learning in the arts. We are a vital partner in Kansas City's rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array of performances. As a community, we collaborate to balance tradition and innovation with differing backgrounds and unity, as we seek to serve art and humanity.
Excellence, Access and Innovation are guiding principles at the UMKC Conservatory. For more information about the Conservatory, please visit www.conservatory.umkc.edu

Job Description

University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Vocal Coaching and Collaborative Piano position to begin fall 2023. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month service period.

Responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the Vocal Studies Area, and the expertise of the successful candidate:

• lesson vocal coaching
• accompanying graduate level voice recitals (MM, Performers Certificate, DMA, Artist Certificate)
• teaching undergraduate-level courses in vocal diction (German, French, Italian) and graduate-level courses in vocal literature (German, French, American/British)
• musical assistance for opera and musical theatre productions, opera scenes and chamber operas

The Assistant Teaching Professor will contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the Music Division; collaborate musically and artistically, both within and outside of the university; contribute to the performance, academic, and service environments characteristic of a Conservatory within a university; enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community; participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and engage in other Conservatory activities. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate potential in collaborative performance across a wide range of styles.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in collaborative piano or piano performance required.

Demonstrated successful experience as a vocal coach/accompanist in a university and/or professional setting; record of professional activity as a vocal coach/collaborative pianist at a regional level; comprehensive knowledge across all genres and styles of vocal repertoire including opera, art song, and musical theatre ; expertise with all primary singing languages and proficiency in IPA instruction, vocal diction and vocal literature.

Preferred Qualifications

DMA preferred

Full Time/Part Time

This is a full time, ranked, non-tenure-track, benefit eligible, nine-month faculty appointment. The appointment starts Fall of 2023. The position provides opportunity for ranked promotion. Our university schedule promotes positive work/life balance.

Salary

$50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. UMKC offers an excellent retirement/benefits package.

Application Deadline

Review of application materials will begin March 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted through the UMKC recruitment portal. Application form, application letter and curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments and artistic credentials, references. Also required at this stage are 2 video recordings of vocal collaborative playing with singers, including art songs, operatic arias, and musical theatre selections.

See position posting at UMKC Human Resources website: http://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ . Use search keywords "vocal coach" of Job Identification 46052.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

Comments

The UMKC Conservatory is internationally recognized as a center for artistic excellence, innovation and cultural engagement with our communities. The UMKC Conservatory produces about 500 performances each academic year. For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a partner in establishing and contributing to a vibrant cultural arts community. Kansas City’s 18^th & Vine District has rich history as a hub of Jazz and Blues and is internationally known for the musicians that have performed in their celebrated venues. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is renowned world-wide as an acoustical marvel and icon of the Kansas City skyline, hosting international orchestras, operas, entertainers from all genres of music, dance, comedy and more.

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to becoming a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with diverse communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe and more economically secure quality of life.

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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