Description

The University of Utah

School of Music

Announces an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Faculty Position

VOICE FACULTY, TENOR PREFERRED

RANK/SALARY: Assistant Professor, career-line (lecturer). Salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

DUTIES: (1) Teach voice lessons for students seeking lessons, doctoral through non-majors, in a variety of styles including classical, and musical theater or jazz; (2) Teach voice-related courses, especially vocal pedagogy. Additional courses may include diction and vocal literature; (3) Develop long-term relationships with local professional organizations, local public schools, private teachers, and NATS to enhance the recruitment and retention of voice students; (4) Advise masters and doctoral students; (5) Work to adapt curriculum to address the current needs of the voice area to best serve its students; (6) Assist the voice area coordinator with administrative duties such as coordinating voice area juries, auditions, performances, and recruiting initiatives. The ideal candidate is a tenor, an experienced teacher of individual voice lessons expert in teaching a modern, science-informed vocal pedagogy, and one who has demonstrated a strong, national performing reputation.

The candidate appointed to this position will report to the Director of the School of Music.

QUALIFICATIONS: (1) A master’s degree or equivalent education and experience is required. A doctorate is preferred; (2) demonstrated evidence of successful voice lesson teaching at the collegiate level in the classical style and at least one of the following: musical theater or jazz; (3) demonstrated evidence of professional vocal performance; (4) the ability to teach multiple subjects in the voice area including vocal pedagogy, diction, and vocal literature.

PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application addressing interest, qualifications, research and creative activity, teaching, and/or service. (2) a CV (including the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3-5 persons who can provide reference); (3) a succinct teaching philosophy statement; (4) copies (unofficial are acceptable) of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Video examples of teaching and performance will be requested at a later stage. Applications must be submitted electronically via:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205339 prior to August 14, 2026 to ensure full consideration. The review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates who proceed to the final level will be required to participate in a routine criminal background check and to provide official transcripts. For more information, or to suggest nominations for this position, please contact Dr. Seth Keeton, chair of the search committee at seth.keeton@utah.edu. Do not send other materials unless requested.