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Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Music (Voice) and Director of Opera Theatre

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Music (Voice) and Director of Opera Theatre

Position Title: Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Music (Voice) and Director of Opera Theatre


Position Status: Full-time, tenure-track, 10-month contract, beginning August 1, 2024.


Reports to: Chair of the Music Department and Dean of School of Fine and Performing Arts


Qualifications: Terminal degree in voice or vocal pedagogy (i.e. DMA, PhD.). ABD candidates and applicants holding a masters degree with considerable professional experience will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level, especially in applied classical and musical theatre voice. Preference for two or more years of experience directing opera.


Classification: Full-Time Faculty


Job Summary: Full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2024. Primary responsibilities include:

Teaching applied voice.

Directing two opera productions per academic year.

Recruiting to and building a vocal studio and opera program.

Teaching other music courses.

Academic advising.

Maintaining an active professional profile.

Participating in university, community, and church service.

Contingent on candidate qualifications, additional responsibilities may include: Teaching general music courses or courses in voice such as lyric diction, opera literature, or vocal pedagogy, or other areas depending on qualifications.

Other responsibilities assigned by the department chair and/or dean.

The ideal candidate will have an established record of success in growing a program, experience as a performer, pedagogue, and director, and a commitment to diversity in teaching, recruitment, creative activity, and service.


Submit: For consideration for this position, please submit a cover letter highlighting your desire to work at a faith-centered Christian institution, your curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position is open until filled.


Apply for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Music (Voice) and Director of Opera Theatre using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=235168&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of faith, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

Human Resources

Shorter University

315 Shorter Avenue

Rome, Georgia 30165


Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

Transforming Lives Through Christ

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Contact Information : hrjobs@shorter.edu

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