Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 001987 and 001992 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Visiting Assistant Professors of Voice |
| Position Type | Non-Tenure Stream |
| Position Eclass | FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | UNC Greensboro is a minority serving institution with an undergraduate population of 51% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for these positions. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 18,000 students, including 3,700 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer, is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or age. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all faculty and staff levels. About the School of Music: With a basis in rigorous professional training in musical performance, theory and teaching, coupled with a versatile liberal arts curriculum, students at the School of Music experience a deep, well-rounded education at every level of study, preparing them for a diverse range of careers across the spectrum of music and beyond. Beyond the classroom, our students enjoy a wide range of opportunities to experience and perform in concerts and musical ensembles across a wide range of genres and cultures, from classical to chamber music to modern jazz. Our mission is to develop artists who are critical thinkers, deeply versed in the theory and performance of music, and engaged in the critical and social contexts of music in society. Whether future performers, scholars, or educators, we welcome students who strive for excellence, |
| Position Summary | The School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for two positions – Visiting Assistant Professors of Voice. We seek artist/teachers with experience working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidates are highly accomplished and versatile musician-teachers dedicated to access and excellence for all students. They will be a skilled and successful teachers of undergraduate and graduate students and will fulfill duties and responsibilities commensurate with academic positions at a leading institution. Candidates will teach studio voice lessons in a variety of styles and genres, which might include art song, opera, popular music, commercial/contemporary music, musical theatre, gospel, and/or jazz. As members of the School of Music faculty, the Visiting Assistant Professors of Voice will contribute to ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in the School. |
| Minimum Qualifications | • Master of Music degree • Significant performance experience in a variety of genres and musical styles • Experience teaching voice at the undergraduate and graduate level • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a team member at UNCG. |
| Preferred Qualifications | • DMA or equivalent professional experience • Emerging national reputation • Ability to teach other coursework (such as diction or voice pedagogy) depending on candidate’s expertise and needs of the department • Expertise and experience in entrepreneurship and career development |
| Tenure Status | Not on Track |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants should apply online and upload: • Cover letter that demonstrates a reflective and evolving pedagogy and addresses demonstrated excellence in promoting student success among diverse populations of students. • CV • Teaching Philosophy • Upload or provide links to 3 video recordings: - At least 1 recording of an aria or art song - At least 1 recording in another style such as popular music, commercial/contemporary music, musical theater, gospel or jazz. Additionally, applicants are required to provide a list of three references and include their professional affiliation, relationship to the applicant, email address, and phone number. |
| Recruitment Range | $60,000 - $65,000 |
| Org #-Department | School of Music - 12611 |
| Job Open Date | 05/17/2023 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 06/07/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Time Limited |
| Time Limited Duration | One year with the possibility of one-year renewal |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
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