Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the School Chair, the Lecturer in Voice requires 1) teaching applied voice lessons (undergraduate and graduate), voice studio, and/or other related courses (which may include class voice, diction, pedagogy, and/or vocal literature); 2) actively recruiting potential music majors; 3) attending area and school meetings; 4) serving on juries; and 5) other teaching duties as assigned by the Chair, based on the candidate’s strengths and School needs. This position is for the Statesboro Campus. The position is an academic 10-month, non-tenure track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Required Qualifications:
• Earned Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance or a closely related field, by August 1, 2022.
• Evidence of successful voice teaching in a variety of styles.
• Strong technical and musical skills as a performer.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Earned terminal degree in Vocal Performance or a closely related field, by August 1, 2022.

Conditions of Employment:
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
• All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Additional Information

Screening of applications begins January 15, 2022 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2022. A complete application consists of a letter specifically addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; links to online video examples of recent performances and teaching demonstrations (YouTube preferred); unofficial graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/music/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-478-6947.

Contact Information

Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Allen Henderson, Search Chair, Search #67914
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: ahenderson@georgiasouthern.edu

Employer Profile

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving about 27,000 students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration, world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.

To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to fulfill the University’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution’s goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Within this setting, the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music offers student-centered degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level. Students are mentored by a faculty of dedicated teacher-scholars, who are nationally and internationally known in their fields of expertise.