West Virginia University
Visiting Assistant Professor - School of Music - College of Creative Arts andMed
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Description
The WVU School of Music invites candidates who demonstrate success in multiple styles of voice, at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The primary assignment is teaching applied voice employing both traditional and contemporary techniques that serve the numerous degree tracks and unique goals of our student population. The needs of the school include soprano and mezzo-soprano, but all voice types will be considered. Attracting and maintaining an active studio of voice students is expected. Participation in School of Music activities and faculty governance is required. Other teaching responsibilities could include voice pedagogy, diction, class voice, or other duties according to the needs of the School of Music and the abilities and interests of the candidate.
This is a full-time, non-tenure track visiting appointment with the potential for renewal.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT:
August 16, 2024 (Classes begin August 21, 2024)
THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Of the almost 2200 majors in the College of Creative Arts and Media, 273 are in the School of Music. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Canady Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises 40 full-time and 21 part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BM, MM, MA, DMA, and PhD degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by WVU and by the College of Creative Arts and Media.
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education.
THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA is one of 13 colleges within the university, and includes the Schools of Media & Communications, Music, Theatre & Dance, and Art & Design, and offers the state's premier training in the visual and performing arts. Each of these units has a national profile of excellence and all programs are nationally accredited (ACEJMC, NAST, NASM, and NASAD). The College of Creative Arts and Media mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the regional community.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY is classified as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, and is the state's only comprehensive doctoral-granting, land grant institution. WVU has a current enrollment of approximately 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than 310 majors. The university community is committed to student-centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. The city of Morgantown has 55,000 residents and has been ranked as the "#1 Small City in America," the "Best Small City in the East," and the "3rd Best Small Town" in the nation. Boasting a strong economy and an unemployment rate well below the national average, the area also offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.
West Virginia University has created a dual career program to help faculty partners or spouses find employment in and around the university (dualcareer.hr.wvu.edu).
Qualifications
Outstanding Artist/Teacher who has demonstrated excellence in voice performance and a record of successful teaching in applied voice at the college level. Master's degree in voice required, doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the artistic, intellectual, and cultural life of the University.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
APPLICATION:
Applicants must submit the following:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of unedited (non-commercial) live performances within the past five years
Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of voice teaching
Five references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and connection to the applicant).
Additional materials may be requested later.
Applications must be submitted online at Career Opportunities | Careers | West Virginia University (wvu.edu)
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
The WVU School of Music invites candidates who demonstrate success in multiple styles of voice, at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The primary assignment is teaching applied voice employing both traditional and contemporary techniques that serve the numerous degree tracks and unique goals of our student population. The needs of the school include soprano and mezzo-soprano, but all voice types will be considered. Attracting and maintaining an active studio of voice students is expected. Participation in School of Music activities and faculty governance is required. Other teaching responsibilities could include voice pedagogy, diction, class voice, or other duties according to the needs of the School of Music and the abilities and interests of the candidate.
This is a full-time, non-tenure track visiting appointment with the potential for renewal.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT:
August 16, 2024 (Classes begin August 21, 2024)
THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Of the almost 2200 majors in the College of Creative Arts and Media, 273 are in the School of Music. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Canady Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises 40 full-time and 21 part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BM, MM, MA, DMA, and PhD degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by WVU and by the College of Creative Arts and Media.
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education.
THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA is one of 13 colleges within the university, and includes the Schools of Media & Communications, Music, Theatre & Dance, and Art & Design, and offers the state's premier training in the visual and performing arts. Each of these units has a national profile of excellence and all programs are nationally accredited (ACEJMC, NAST, NASM, and NASAD). The College of Creative Arts and Media mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the regional community.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY is classified as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, and is the state's only comprehensive doctoral-granting, land grant institution. WVU has a current enrollment of approximately 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than 310 majors. The university community is committed to student-centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. The city of Morgantown has 55,000 residents and has been ranked as the "#1 Small City in America," the "Best Small City in the East," and the "3rd Best Small Town" in the nation. Boasting a strong economy and an unemployment rate well below the national average, the area also offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.
West Virginia University has created a dual career program to help faculty partners or spouses find employment in and around the university (dualcareer.hr.wvu.edu).
Qualifications
Outstanding Artist/Teacher who has demonstrated excellence in voice performance and a record of successful teaching in applied voice at the college level. Master's degree in voice required, doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the artistic, intellectual, and cultural life of the University.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
APPLICATION:
Applicants must submit the following:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of unedited (non-commercial) live performances within the past five years
Link(s) to online digital recording(s) of voice teaching
Five references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and connection to the applicant).
Additional materials may be requested later.
Applications must be submitted online at Career Opportunities | Careers | West Virginia University (wvu.edu)
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.