Claflin University is Hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Voice/Opera (45381) Near Orangeburg, SC
ResponsibilitiesTeach applied voice lessons, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, vocal diction, and assist/direct the lyric opera production and complete other assignments commensurate with departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications. The candidate is expected to participate fully in departmental recruitment, advising/mentoring activities, promoting the Department within the state, nationally and internationally. Voice faculty must recruit, retain, teach and graduate a strong studio of singers at the undergraduate level and must be effective in fulfilling committee service, grantsmanship, and expected to be significantly active in creative and/or research activities consistent with all faculty appointments. QualificationsA Masters degree in vocal performance and/or pedagogy is required; a completed doctorate is required for tenure-track appointment and rank of Assistant Professor. The candidate should have significant concert or stage experience in the field of opera/musical theatre and a demonstrated capacity as a studio voice teacher at the university level. Full-time university teaching experience is preferred. SALARY: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should complete a Claflin University Faculty Application located on our website, to include uploading your current curriculum vita to the same site. Send a letter of application, copies of transcripts of all graduate work, a link to a portfolio of developed work, three current letters of recommendation and the addresses, telephone numbers and emails of at least three professional references to: Dr. Isaiah McGee, Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 Email: imcgee@claflin.edu Office telephone: (803) 535-5234