Job Description / Duties

This person will be responsible for teaching applied voice; recruiting and maintaining a quality studio of undergraduate and graduate music majors; teaching allied subjects, such as Song Literature, Vocal Pedagogy, or English, Italian, German, or French Diction, as assigned; and maintaining an active professional profile on a national level.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications for this tenure-track position include a doctorate or distinguished equivalent record of achievement, an exceptional reputation as a studio voice teacher at the collegiate level, and substantial experience as a performer. Experience allowing appointment at the Full or Associate Professor level is preferred.

Additional Information

Baylor University has two open voice faculty positions. Applicants need not send separate applications for each. Please indicate in the letter of application whether your interest is in one or both positions.

Salary: Rank and salary for this tenure-track position are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

Applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, a list of additional references, all official academic transcripts, and a CD recording (or video, if preferred) of recent performances representing a variety of musical styles and genres. Application materials may be mailed to: Dr. Robert Best, Chair; Voice Search Committee; Baylor University School of Music; One Bear Place #97408; Waco, TX 76798-7408. Or they may be emailed to: Robert_Best@baylor.edu

Employer Profile

Baylor University’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor actively recruits new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor progresses toward top-tier research university status while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission.