University of South Dakota
Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, 57069
Overview
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Department
USD-Music Location
Vermillion Full-time, nine month, tenure track Assistant Professor. Teach studio voice. Excellence in teaching is expected — both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: directing within the opera program, teaching song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes, serving on graduate committees, supervising independent study projects as appropriate to appointee’s qualifications, and additional assignments to meet departmental needs. As part of a normal workload the candidate may be asked to teach online courses. All faculty are expected to be active in recruitment in their area as well as the entire department, in research/creative scholarship, and in service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Appointment begins August 22, 2026. Qualifications
Doctorate in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or similar, demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/creative scholarship is required. ABD considered. Experience teaching and directing opera preferred. Experience teaching in the areas of vocal diction, pedagogy and song literature preferred. Responsibilities
Teach studio voice. Direct within the opera program. Teach song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes. Serve on graduate committees. Supervise independent study projects as appropriate to the appointee’s qualifications. Additional assignments to meet departmental needs. May teach online courses. Engage in recruitment, research/creative scholarship, and service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Application Process
Applications will only be accepted online at
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Include on the website: application letter, vita, unofficial copy of your graduate transcript, links to recent solo performances and studio teaching examples via YouTube or other online platforms, and the names and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to: Amanda Lynch, Office of the Dean Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Professor Review Committee Review of applications will begin October 6, 2025. All materials must be submitted by that date in order to be considered. Posting Details
Posting Date
08/15/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes First Consideration Date
10/6/2025 Advertised Salary
Salary based on qualifications Duration of the Term
9 months Appointment Percent
100 Appointment Type
Regular Scope of Search
External (includes Internal) Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The Department of Music offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, a Bachelor of Musical Arts, and a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Industry and Technology. Master of Music degrees are offered in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Literature, and the History of Musical Instruments. The National Music Museum, which is associated with the Department of Music, is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. The Department of Music is fully accredited by NASM. For more information The University of South Dakota is located in southeast South Dakota. USD is the senior institution in the state (enrollment 9,971) and is comprised of the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, Law, Medicine, as well as the Graduate School. Equal Employment Opportunity
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Climbing Stairs Sensory Requirements
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Environment
Classroom Environment, Office Environment
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Working Title
Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Department
USD-Music Location
Vermillion Full-time, nine month, tenure track Assistant Professor. Teach studio voice. Excellence in teaching is expected — both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: directing within the opera program, teaching song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes, serving on graduate committees, supervising independent study projects as appropriate to appointee’s qualifications, and additional assignments to meet departmental needs. As part of a normal workload the candidate may be asked to teach online courses. All faculty are expected to be active in recruitment in their area as well as the entire department, in research/creative scholarship, and in service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Appointment begins August 22, 2026. Qualifications
Doctorate in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or similar, demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/creative scholarship is required. ABD considered. Experience teaching and directing opera preferred. Experience teaching in the areas of vocal diction, pedagogy and song literature preferred. Responsibilities
Teach studio voice. Direct within the opera program. Teach song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes. Serve on graduate committees. Supervise independent study projects as appropriate to the appointee’s qualifications. Additional assignments to meet departmental needs. May teach online courses. Engage in recruitment, research/creative scholarship, and service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Application Process
Applications will only be accepted online at
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Include on the website: application letter, vita, unofficial copy of your graduate transcript, links to recent solo performances and studio teaching examples via YouTube or other online platforms, and the names and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to: Amanda Lynch, Office of the Dean Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Professor Review Committee Review of applications will begin October 6, 2025. All materials must be submitted by that date in order to be considered. Posting Details
Posting Date
08/15/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes First Consideration Date
10/6/2025 Advertised Salary
Salary based on qualifications Duration of the Term
9 months Appointment Percent
100 Appointment Type
Regular Scope of Search
External (includes Internal) Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The Department of Music offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, a Bachelor of Musical Arts, and a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Industry and Technology. Master of Music degrees are offered in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Literature, and the History of Musical Instruments. The National Music Museum, which is associated with the Department of Music, is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. The Department of Music is fully accredited by NASM. For more information The University of South Dakota is located in southeast South Dakota. USD is the senior institution in the state (enrollment 9,971) and is comprised of the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, Law, Medicine, as well as the Graduate School. Equal Employment Opportunity
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Climbing Stairs Sensory Requirements
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Environment
Classroom Environment, Office Environment
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