Assistant Professor of Music, Voice Job at University Of Memphis East in Memphis

University of Memphis Career Opportunities

Assistant Professor of Music, Voice (2 positions) Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano and Tenor. Academic-year, tenure-track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 2026.

Candidate Responsibilities

Teach applied voice at the graduate and undergraduate level in varied majors including performance, music education, and music therapy.

Teach vocal repertoire or vocal pedagogy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Plan and supervise student recitals at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Organize and lead weekly vocal studio classes.

Advise doctoral committees, DMA projects, and / or lecture recitals.

Actively contribute to the voice area’s visibility through engagement in professional activities, including maintaining regional, national and international visibility in performance, external masterclasses, music entrepreneurship, conference presentations and publications.

Actively engage in service activities at the school, college, and university levels as well as serving the professional vocal community and the community of Memphis.

Candidate Qualifications

Tenor and mezzo soprano / contralto voices preferred.

DMA preferred or MM with significant performing experience.

Teaching experience at the graduate and or professional level with a record of student success and a demonstrated commitment to students’ vocal and artistic growth.

Performance career or research portfolio exhibiting excellence and a high level of national and / or international recognition.

Candidates with expertise across diverse musical styles and performance traditions are especially encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated commitment to and success in recruiting locally, regionally and nationally.

Demonstrated commitment to working with a varied student population.

Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the collective mission, vision, and operating standards of the School of Music.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Candidates should go to workforum.memphis.edu to submit an application. Required materials to be submitted with the application :

Video(s) of candidate performing : 15-25 minutes of total video, should not be older than November 2023, should demonstrate contrasting styles, videos should be live and unedited.

Video that demonstrates the candidate’s applied (studio) teaching abilities : Teaching an undergraduate-level lesson, Teaching a graduate-level lesson or footage of a masterclass.

Complete contact information (address, phone, and email) for four professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by November 8.

This posting is hiring for two positions : Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano and Tenor.

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