Texas State University
Overview
The
School of Music
at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/scholar to serve as a tenure-line Assistant Professor of Voice. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate applied voice lessons. Instruct courses in diction for singers, vocal literature (art song and opera), and/or vocal pedagogy. Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of voice performance. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities. Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate voice students. Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in vocal performance or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience. Documented ability and success in training voices of all types and developmental levels at the collegiate level. Experience teaching diction, song literature, opera literature, and/or vocal pedagogy. A record of achievement in vocal performance and demonstrated potential for further professional growth. Potential for success in student recruitment. Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications
Tenor voice type preferred, but all voice types considered. Experience in curriculum development and innovation. Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: 2025 posting URL:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54269 For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 15, 2025: Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references. Links to videos of at least five selections from a live performance(s) within the past three years. Official or unofficial transcripts (all in one document). The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all earned university degrees. Dates
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 Posting Date: 09/18/2025 Review Date: 10/15/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled Legal Notices: Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment Conditions
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa. Reasonable Accommodation: If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from
Talent Acquisition
will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications: Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment: Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) Statement of Teaching Philosophy URL - Video File Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) Statement of Teaching Philosophy URL - Video File DD 214/DD1300 Veteran\'s Preference Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com Diverse Issues in Higher Education InsightintoDiversity.com Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
* At the time of appointment will you have earned a doctorate in vocal performance or a related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience?
Yes, I do have a PhD in vocal performance or a related field No, I do not
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The
School of Music
at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/scholar to serve as a tenure-line Assistant Professor of Voice. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate applied voice lessons. Instruct courses in diction for singers, vocal literature (art song and opera), and/or vocal pedagogy. Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of voice performance. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities. Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate voice students. Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in vocal performance or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience. Documented ability and success in training voices of all types and developmental levels at the collegiate level. Experience teaching diction, song literature, opera literature, and/or vocal pedagogy. A record of achievement in vocal performance and demonstrated potential for further professional growth. Potential for success in student recruitment. Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications
Tenor voice type preferred, but all voice types considered. Experience in curriculum development and innovation. Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: 2025 posting URL:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54269 For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 15, 2025: Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references. Links to videos of at least five selections from a live performance(s) within the past three years. Official or unofficial transcripts (all in one document). The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all earned university degrees. Dates
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 Posting Date: 09/18/2025 Review Date: 10/15/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled Legal Notices: Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment Conditions
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa. Reasonable Accommodation: If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from
Talent Acquisition
will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications: Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment: Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) Statement of Teaching Philosophy URL - Video File Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) Statement of Teaching Philosophy URL - Video File DD 214/DD1300 Veteran\'s Preference Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com Diverse Issues in Higher Education InsightintoDiversity.com Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
* At the time of appointment will you have earned a doctorate in vocal performance or a related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience?
Yes, I do have a PhD in vocal performance or a related field No, I do not
#J-18808-Ljbffr