Job Description / Duties

The Department of Music at Carthage College seeks a music theatre voice specialist for a full-time,
benefits-eligible, ongoing contract position as Assistant Professor of Music. The ideal candidate will hold an
appropriate terminal degree for the field of music theatre voice, and should have a professional profile
through performance and/or other professional activities. Keyboard skills sufficient to support instruction are
required.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative colleague with interest in program building and recruitment. The
successful candidate will assume varied responsibilities as the program demands, including maintaining a
private voice studio of music theatre students, teaching music theatre techniques courses, and music
directing at least one main stage musical production each year. Experience teaching at the undergraduate
level is preferred. The appointment begins in August, 2021

Qualifications / Required Skills

Founded in 1847, Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high
expectation, so that our students uncover and ignite their true potential. As a four-year private liberal arts
college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place a strong emphasis on both moral and intellectual
values. Our prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, allows students
the opportunity to learn in a professional context. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore
of Lake Michigan, is home to 155 full-time faculty, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students. Our
rich academic experience equips students with foundational knowledge and skills, preparing graduates to be
lifelong learners, and to lead meaningful, productive lives.
Carthage College values the diversity of its campus community and actively encourages applications from
members of underrepresented groups

Additional Information

Candidates should submit an application as a single PDF document to Corinne Ness, search committee chair,
at cness@carthage.edu. The PDF Document should include a detailed cover letter summarizing the
candidate’s qualifications for the position and experience with diverse populations, a current curriculum
vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references with contact information.
Review of applications will begin by March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

humanresources@carthage.edu