Northeastern State University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track voice faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include applied voice instruction, classroom instruction, and other duties as assigned. Tenor, Baritone, or Bass preferred. Active recruiting of music majors and performers.

Experience

Experience in voice performance, vocal pedagogy, or vocal music education; significant professional experience as a vocalist; demonstrated success teaching applied voice at the college level; and piano skills sufficient to conduct lessons without an accompanist.

Education Requirements

Doctorate in Music with emphasis in voice performance, vocal pedagogy, or vocal music education. ABD with significant progress towards document completion considered.

Salary Commensurate with excellent benefits

Anticipated Start Date 08/06/2018

Application Deadline Preference

(Application received by this date will receive full consideration.) 03/09/2018

College/Department Statement

The Northeastern State University Music Department is a part of the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Liberal Arts. Its mission is to provide undergraduate education leading to the Bachelor of Music Education degree (with options in Instrumental and Choral/Vocal music) and Bachelor of Arts degree (with options in Musical Arts, Music (Business), Performance and Jazz Studies), and to provide coursework directed to the general student population. Through quality teaching, research and scholarly activities, service to local and professional communities, and high expectations, our dedicated faculty and staff provide a friendly learning environment where students are prepared to achieve socially responsible career and personal goals for success in a challenging global society.

Information for Applicants

Faculty teaching may include distance based courses, including hybrid and fully online classes.

Transcripts may be scanned, saved and uploaded. An official/certified transcript is required upon employment.

Please include on the application complete contact information for a minimum of three references.

Northeastern State University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce as an essential part of excellence in faculty and staff at the University, and complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and equal employment opportunity for VEVRRA protected veterans. NSU actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply for any opening at NSU.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by March 9, 2018. Send letter of application, including a concise teaching philosophy, Curriculum Vita, contact information for three references (include email), links to at least two online video examples of vocal performance demonstrating classical styles and musical theatre via website (URL portals provided in documents portion of application eferred method for submission of samples), and any video examples demonstrating teaching competence. Copy of a transcript for the highest degree earned (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the preliminary stage). For more about NSU, visit www.nsuok.edu & www.nsumusic.com

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Transcript for Highest Degree Granted
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents * Research Philosophy

• URL for Website
• URL for Website (#2)
• URl for Website (#3)