Assistant Professor of Voice
- Employer
- University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens, Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Music, Other Arts, Performing Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Summary
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music ( HHSOM ) at the University of Georgia ( UGA ) announces a tenure-track, assistant professor of voice search seeking a colleague to join a vibrant voice area with a strong national and international reputation. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure track appointment. Targeted start date: August 1, 2025.
- Serve as an artist-teacher of voice, maintaining an active performance and research agenda that continues to expand the reputation for excellence of the program.
- Teach applied voice lessons to students from first-year undergraduate through doctoral levels and lead weekly studio performance classes.
- Instruct courses in related areas of expertise, which may include operatic and/or vocal literature, lyric diction, vocal pedagogy, or other courses as they relate to the candidate’s expertise.
- Participate in activities related to the academic mission of the university and the voice area, including service on committees, student mentoring, and recruiting activities across the state and beyond.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 25, 2024 and until the position is filled. Please provide the following:
- A current curriculum vitae outlining their academic qualifications and professional experience.
- A cover letter (maximum of 3 pages) which highlights information regarding the applicant’s teaching philosophy, and objectives for teaching within an environment which serves a community of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
- Links to an online portfolio/website highlighting artistic
work, which must include:
- At least 3 stylistically varied live recordings from performances in the past 3 years.
- 2 teaching videos, no longer than 20-minutes each, demonstrating work with 2 students (preferably one treble voice and one tenor/bass). Videos may be edited for length.
- Unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned.
- The names and contact information for a minimum of 3 references. Letters of reference will be requested later in the search process.
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2162P
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Voice
Department
Franklin-School of Music
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Voice Area ( https://music.uga.edu/voice ) at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music is a creative community that fosters a supportive environment for vocalists to explore a wide range of musical interests and styles in music, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations outside of music. The area supports students in UGA’s undergraduate and graduate voice degree programs which include performance, music education, music therapy, music history, music composition, and the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. Our internationally recognized faculty have a broad range of expertise, performing and teaching multiple genres and vocal styles. Students are encouraged to think creatively and explore their own identities through performance of music of diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives.
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music ( https://music.uga.edu ) is among the leading schools of music in the region and nationally. It includes comprehensive programs, with degrees at the undergraduate level through the master’s and doctorate. A celebrated faculty, outstanding facilities, and talented students build a supportive and rich environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Graduates from our programs have been internationally successful in their chosen fields.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.
College/Unit/Department website
https://music.uga.edu/voice
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
10/17/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in voice (such as a Doctor of Musical Arts) earned by time of appointment.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates without a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments and professional performance experience and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Evidence of accomplishments of teaching experience in voice, preferably a minimum of two years of experience at the collegiate level. Preferred candidates will possess a holistic view of vocal pedagogy which encompasses both Western Classical singing and Music Theatre/ CCM and non-Western styles of singing.
- Evidence of accomplishments in performance, with evidence of an established or emerging national profile; minimum of three years of professional experience.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students and faculty.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide array of solo vocal literature for all voice types at different levels of academic study.
- Ability and desire to contribute to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century, including initiating and leading innovative community engagement projects in a region known for its music and arts culture.
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
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Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of References with Contact Information
Company
As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has inspired generations of entrepreneurs, researchers, and citizens to change the world since its founding in 1785.
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state’s and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.
The University of Georgia shares with the other research universities of the University System of Georgia the following core characteristics:
- a statewide responsibility and commitment to excellence and academic achievements having national and international recognition;
- a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well-prepared student body, to promoting high levels of student achievement, and to providing appropriate academic support services;
- a commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that are focused on organized programs to create, maintain, and apply new knowledge and theories; that promote instructional quality and effectiveness; and that enhance institutionally relevant faculty qualifications;
- a commitment to excellence in public service, economic development, and technical assistance activities designed to address the strategic needs of the state of Georgia along with a comprehensive offering of continuing education designed to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens in life-long learning and professional education;
- a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
With its statewide mission and core characteristics, the University of Georgia endeavors to prepare the University community and the state for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, it seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. It further provides for cultural, ethnic, gender, and racial diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body. The University is committed to preparing the University community to appreciate the critical importance of a quality environment to an interdependent global society.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.uga.edu/
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