Vocal Coach/Musical Director, Academic Professional Associate
- Employer
- University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens, Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 6, 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 at the University of Georgia ( UGA ) invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Academic Professional Associate serving as the UGA Opera Vocal Coach/Music Director beginning in August 2025. The successful applicant will have a record of excellence at the collegiate, national and/or international level as a collaborative pianist, opera coach, and conductor. This is a full-time (9 month), benefits-eligible, non-tenure track appointment, beginning August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and assist the UGA Director of Opera in all matters including: planning, scheduling, selecting repertoire, serving on the opera casting committee, securing the orchestra, musical preparation, and conducting opera rehearsals/performances.
- Coach individual singers and ensembles on operatic and recital repertoire.
- Play for opera productions/concerts/rehearsals as needed.
- Teach diction classes.
- Participate fully in the activities of the voice area, including but not limited to: attending faculty meetings, adjudicating juries, attending auditions, recruiting, supervision of collaborative piano TA.
- Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Applications submitted by December 31, 2024 will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Please provide the following:
- A current CV detailing the candidate’s relevant academic credentials 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:
- 2 coaching videos, no longer than 15-minutes each, demonstrating work with 2 students. Videos may be edited for length.
- Conducting video of approximately 15 minutes of rehearsal footage and/or 15 minutes from a recent performance within the last 3 years.
- 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
F2197P
Working Title
Vocal Coach/Musical Director, Academic Professional Associate
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 (www.music.uga.edu) is among the leading schools of music in the region and nationally. Home to approximately six hundred students and a faculty of sixty-five, the Hodgson School includes comprehensive programs, with degrees at the undergraduate level through the master’s and doctorate. Our celebrated faculty, outstanding facilities, and talented students build a supportive and rich environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Each year the school hosts nearly 350 public performances. 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
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
$53,000 - $60,000
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
11/06/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
USG Core Values Statement
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Academic Professional AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Academic Professional Associate
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in collaborative piano, conducting, or similar field.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates with non-terminal master’s degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their respective field and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
- Evidence of an established or emerging national profile with a
minimum of two years’ professional experience in one or more of the
following areas:
- Demonstrated accomplishments in performance as a collaborative pianist.
- Coaching of operatic and vocal repertoire.
- Demonstrated accomplishments as a conductor of operatic repertoire.
- Successful teaching at the university/young artist level.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge in both standard and contemporary opera repertory.
- Ability to teach diction at the university/collegiate level.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students and faculty.
- Professional and collegial collaboration with peers to create and establish of a supportive, positive, and productive rehearsal culture.
- 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
Background Investigation Policy
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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