Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is hiring: Assistant Professor of Music – Mu

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music – Musical Theatre/Voice

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Music specializing in voice and musical theatre. This is a joint appointment with the Department of Theatre and Dance. Appointment begins August 2025.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance are highly active units in the School of Arts, Media, & Communication. Construction of a new music/theatre/dance/arts building began in May of 2024 and completion is expected in Fall of 2026.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities are teaching applied voice for both music majors and non-majors and leading musical theatre coaching and musical direction.
• Secondary responsibilities may include teaching music-focused courses in musical theatre or other related classes depending upon the candidate’s strengths and departmental needs.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work within a team-oriented departmental culture, and to undertake other duties according to the needs of the department.

Qualifications:

• A completed MFA in musical theatre or DMA in vocal performance and/or vocal pedagogy by the time of appointment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach applied voice, lead musical theatre coaching, and music direction is required.
• Evidence of ability to be a successful teacher, scholar, performer, and congenial colleague is required.
• Piano proficiency, demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students, and experience with interdisciplinary collaboration are highly desirable.

To Apply: https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu

All required documents requested must be uploaded in order to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications listed above
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copies of transcripts
• Link(s) to unedited video recordings of a vocal performance
• Samples of syllabi and voice/musical theatre related classroom materials
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including your approach to vocal pedagogy
• Contact information of three professional references including name, title, telephone number, and email address.

Finalists may be asked to submit links to video recordings of a musical theatre performance under their direction.

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Dr. Brian Shelton, 361-825-2761 or email brian.shelton@tamucc.edu

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Date of Appointment: August 2025

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.