Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice

Eastern New Mexico University
Depends on Qualifications
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Portales
Jun 02, 2025
Position Overview Position Summary: The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University invites applications for a one-year position, Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice to begin in August 2025. Review of materials will begin June 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is expected. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Teach a 12-credit hour load each semester Continued efforts in performance and scholarly activity Serve on department committees Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, student recruitment, and student retention Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair or dean The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching applied voice (in private and class settings) and courses in diction, vocal literature, stagecraft, and/or vocal pedagogy as needed within the vocal area; piano and minimal accompanying experience is required and experience with music direction of college-level opera/musical theatre is desirable. Minimum Job Requirements: DMA, DM, or PhD in Voice or related field; ABD may be considered, depending on completion date. Strong university-level vocal teacher and performer Preferred Qualifications: University-level teaching experience Record of scholarly activity and/or creative work in vocal performance Preference given to tenor, baritone, or bass applicants. All applications will be reviewed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Scholarly and teaching experience in applied voice Commitment to teaching and working on a campus that values diversity and student success Keyboard skills sufficient to adequately support vocal instruction Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Application Review Date: 06.10.2025 Open Until Filled Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application. Required Documents: URL links to video or audio recordings of recent performances Letter of interest One-page teaching philosophy Curriculum vitae Contact information for five references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .