Job Description / Duties

The University of Notre Dame seeks a dynamic singing artist and teacher for a full-time faculty appointment (treble voice preferred) in the Department of Music, beginning July 2025. Depending on qualifications and experience, the candidate will be appointed at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor of the Practice (non-tenure-track). Tenure-track faculty allocate equal portions of their load to performance/research, while Professors of the Practice allocate a greater percentage of their load to teaching, with still significant time allocated to performance/research.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished performer and pedagogue, with a developing national or international profile. The Department is especially interested in candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching Western Classical singing, experience with teaching diverse repertoire and styles, including Musical Theatre and CCM singing, and knowledge of current voice science and pedagogy research.

The successful candidate will teach voice lessons in the Graduate Program in Sacred Music MSM program, in the Department of Music BA music major program, and the Music Theatre Minor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Additionally, they will teach elective courses which may include voice pedagogy, vocal literature, and/or lyric theatre.

Applicants must have a DMA or equivalent terminal degree, or complete all requirements for the degree by June 2025.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those attracted to a university with a Catholic mission. Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.

For full consideration, please submit your application materials via this link, http://apply.interfolio.com/150250 by September 2, 2024. Review of applications will begin on September 3, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

● C.V.
● Cover letter
● Three letters of reference
● Two sample video recordings of performances

Additional materials, such as sample video recordings of teaching and additional performing, may be requested after an initial review.

Contact Information

Stephen Lancaster
slancast@nd.edu