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Assistant Professor of Voice - 9 MONTH

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM

Little Rock, AR

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Career Development, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Economic Development, English Language, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Music, Music Education, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Team Player, Technical Research, Theater, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Little Rock, AR
POSTED
Today
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:
Music

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Summary of Job Duties:
The Assistant Professor of Voice will teach applied voice and specialized undergraduate content that contributes to the Bachelors of Applied Music and the Bachelors of Music Education, such as Diction and Voice Pedagogy. In addition to maintaining an active voice studio, the Assistant Professor of Voice will work with the School of Literary and Performing Arts administration to coordinate all voice studios and to advise applied voice students. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:
  • MFA, MM, DMA, PhD or other terminal degree in music or a related field.
  • Experience teaching at the university level
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
  • Experience teaching singing in a diverse repertoire;
  • Experience teaching singing in styles common in contemporary musical theatre;
  • Experience advising students in college curriculum.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
  • Teach private studio voice lessons;
  • Teach Diction and Vocal Pedagogy;
  • Teach other courses for the music program as assigned;
  • Advise voice students in the Bachelors of Applied Music;
  • Collaborate with Literary and Performing Arts faculty and staff on joint productions;
  • Work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community;
  • Maintain active membership in professional music organizations;
  • Contribute to the discipline through guest clinics, workshops, concerts, publications, presentations, or other scholarly or creative efforts;;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to maintain a high-quality voice studio through recruiting, engaged teaching, and local, regional, and national performance activities;
  • Ability to support learning of both classical and non-classical literature in service of student learning goals;
  • Ability to teach bel canto alongside modern vocal pedagogy;
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of students, with varying levels of expertise and formal musical education;
  • Knowledge of current trends in musical theatre and musical theatre-adjacent performance styles, techniques, and performance practices;
  • Knowledge of contemporary trends in music curriculum;
  • Excellent organizational and collaborative skills;
  • Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills;
  • Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and collegiality;
  • Ability to recruit for the Music program and build student initiatives.


Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kris McAbee, Director, kxmcabee@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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