Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Music: Performance/Voice (25-26)

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Music : Performance / Voice (25-26)

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Posting Details

Job ID : 141223

Rank : Instructor / Professional Lecturer

College / School : Chicago, IL - School of Music

Responsibilities :

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Located in the vibrant cultural capital of Chicago, t he DePaul University School of Music seeks a n experienced soprano, mezzo, or contralto to join our faculty in applied classical voice at an exciting period of strategic expansion .

This is a full-time term faculty (i.e., benefitted, non-tenure-eligible) position with a focus on teaching. Initial contracts are for one year;

multi-year contracts are possible thereafter .

As the School is reinvesting in the voice program as part of our Strategic Plan beginning in 2025, we seek a compelling performe r with a fluid and healthy technique , expertise in opera and art song, demonstrated breadth of repertoire and, at a minimum, national recognition as a vocalist .

Job duties include teaching applied voice primarily to graduate and undergraduate students in performance , as well as to undergraduate majors in Music Education, Performing Arts Management, Sound Recording Technology, and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs.

Teaching may include courses in the candidate's area of expertise depending on faculty interest and departmental needs.

Ability to recruit high-quality voice students for our BM, MM, and post-master's Certificate programs is expected. Other duties are generally fewer than those expected of tenure-line faculty but include auditions , juries , and some department service .

Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of M usic is a forward-thinking institution that particularly values colleagues who demonstrate strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity , and dedication to the development of agile professionals.

External artistic and i ndustry connections are highly valued , as e videnced by our many faculty in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago.

DePaul is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Candidates should have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment.

Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Chuck Chandler, Voice Area Coordinator, at [email protected].

Required Qualifications :

• MM or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated record of excellence in performance

Special Instructions to Applicants :

• Cover letter detailing applicant's qualifications and experience in teaching and performing
• Curriculum vitae
• Link to a v ideo or audio recording of a performance, preferably within the past 3 years
• Diversity statement (1 page)
• Names and positions / affiliations of three professional references (applicants will be notified before references are contacted)

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)

C.V.(1)

Other Document(1)

Diversity Statement(1)

Contact Reference(3)