Assistant Professor of Music (Vocal Studies - Soprano or Mezzo Soprano is preferred)

The Fine Arts Division at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Music (Vocal Studies) beginning August 1, 2022. Soprano or Mezzo Soprano is preferred.

The primary role of this position is applied vocal instruction within a dynamic undergraduate music program.  The position may also include teaching diction, pedagogy, vocal literature, assisting the directors of the annual musical and opera productions, and other areas relating to the candidate’s expertise. The successful applicant will be an engaging teacher and artist with excellent training in classical vocal performance and pedagogy.  They will have the ability to work with students of all voice types in classical, operatic, choral, musical theater, and contemporary styles. The successful candidate will have expertise in languages (Italian, German, and French required), performance practice, and current trends in the classical and musical theater industry.  Applicants should hold a doctorate in music and show an active history of working professionally as a classical singer/performer. They also should demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogy, preferably shown through at least two years of full-time undergraduate teaching experience, not including service as a teaching assistant.    

The successful candidate will also show potential to recruit superior students; maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with their colleagues; offer strong service and administrative support for the Music Program and the University; envision new paradigms of arts education in the twenty-first century; and pursue a strong scholarly trajectory.  Strong organizational and management skills are a must.  Demonstrated commitment to the vocal, physical, and mental health of students is also expected.

We seek applicants with diverse creative and intellectual interests who are committed to working with undergraduates in an academically rigorous Christian liberal arts environment. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

Pepperdine is a Christian University committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service and leadership. An active Christian commitment and support for the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College are expected. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

Additional information about the position and the application process is available at: seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/administration/dean/facultyemployment/; and, to apply now, click [Apply] at the top or bottom of this page. Application review will begin on October 4 and continue until the position is filled.  A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

For more information, contact:
Professor Louise Lofquist (louise.lofquist@pepperdine.edu )
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Fine Arts Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4462