Job Description / Duties

This position is a full-time, continuing status track faculty position that begins fall semester 2014. Responsibilities include: 1) Teach voice to majors, including recital preparation and graduate research paper supervision; 2) Teach both undergraduate- and graduate-level vocal pedagogy; 3) Teach diction in the singing languages; 4) Oversee undergraduate- and graduate-level supervised teaching courses; 5) Teach other courses as needed; 6) Serve on recital and proficiency juries; 7) Take an active part in recruitment, including entrance audition adjudication; 8) Plan and organize enrichment activities in the Vocal Division (visiting artists, master classes, etc.); 9) Other citizenship activities as needed; 10) Maintain an active performance schedule at regional, national, and international venues; 11) Other scholarly or creative work as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications / Required Skills

1) Doctorate in Voice or equivalent professional experience required; 2) Teaching experience at university level preferred; 3) Evidence of high-level performing experience.

Additional Information

The School of Music at Brigham Young University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has 650 majors enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has 48 full-time and 54 adjunct faculty and offers instruction leading to a variety of degrees, including the B.A., B.M., B.F.A., M.A., and M.M. Brigham Young University, which is supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has an enrollment of 33,000 students drawn from all over the world. The university is located 50 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah

Brigham Young University, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with disabilities. All faculty are required to abide by the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Strong preference is given to members of the sponsoring church. Employment is contingent upon board approval.

Complete a formal application online at http://yjobs.byu.edu and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Upload with the application or send to the committee three current letters of recommendation. Provide the committee with a CD, DVD, or links to recent solo performances.

Salary: negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience

Contact Information

Dr. Diane Reich, Search Committee Chair
School of Music
C-550 HFAC
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602
(801) 422-8949
diane_reich@byu.edu

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