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Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera Theater

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant / Associate Professor of Opera Theater

Job Posting Number

2025017TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

School of Music

Position Description

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher / director to serve as a tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor of Opera. Duties begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to :

  • Direct TXST Opera Theater and produce a minimum of one staged production each semester.
  • Teach courses on opera production, opera workshop, and opera theater, and other courses according to the candidate's qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
  • Maintain a record of scholarly / creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of opera.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
  • Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Position is subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor :

  • Doctorate in opera directing or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching opera at the professional or collegiate level.
  • A record of achievement in scholarly / creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
  • Evidence of success in student recruitment.
  • Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
  • Associate Professor :

    In addition to required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank :

  • Minimum six years of full-time university teaching.
  • A record of teaching, scholarly / creative activities, and service commensurate of tenure at Texas State University
  • A sustained record of achievement in scholarly / creative activity resulting in national recognition and stature.
  • To be eligible for hire at the Associate Professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the School of Music. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on established university and school standards.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • University teaching experience.
  • National / international stature as a professional opera director.
  • Experience and demonstrated success in developing resources to support an opera program.
  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.
  • Application Procedures

    Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 49862

    For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 23, 2024 :

  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
  • Links to a minimum of three videos of opera productions the candidate has directed over the past five years. Partial videos are acceptable (provided in the additional documents section of the application).
  • Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.
  • Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references, provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.
  • The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree-granting universities.

    Proposed Start Date

    August 16, 2025

    Posting Date

    09 / 30 / 2024

    Review Date

    10 / 25 / 2024

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled?

    Legal Notices

    Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

    Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

    Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

    Record Checks and Verifications

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

    Eligibility for Employment

    Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

    Why Work at Texas State?

    Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

    Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

    Quick Link

    https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 49862

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