Assistant Professor of Applied Voice & Music Industry
University of Wisconsin System
Assistant Professor of Applied Voice & Music Industry
University of Wisconsin System
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside Music Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Applied Voice and Music Industry scheduled to start in the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will be an accomplished and versatile vocalist and instructor prepared to work with undergraduate singers across a broad range of styles and will provide leadership for the department’s vocal program while contributing to the continued development of the Contemporary Commercial Music Concentration and the new Music Industry Concentration. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice and vocal courses such as diction and vocal techniques, mentoring students in their artistic and professional development, and providing artistic and educational leadership for Parkside Range, the department’s flagship contemporary vocal a cappella ensemble. Depending upon the candidate’s expertise, additional teaching may include songwriting, American popular music/popular music history, music business, contemporary vocal styles, or other courses related to contemporary commercial music and music industry. The successful candidate will also contribute to student recruitment and retention, help develop curricular and professional opportunities that connect performance, creative practice, and career preparation, cultivate relationships with regional schools and music communities, and participate fully in the creative, scholarly, and service activities of the department and university.
Music
$60,000-$63,000
For full consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter no later than January 15th, 2027. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of the committee. In addition to your resume and cover letter, please submit a separate document containing links to video or audio performance portfolio including:
Feel free to add any other work relevant to the position outside of solo performances, including but not limited to performances from directed ensembles, examples of music production and or songwriting and composition. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your files in the attachment field. To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, L-1, TN, or F-1 visa extensions (such as OPT or STEM OPT).
For questions about the application process, please reach out to Joe Lambin at lambin@uwp.edu or 262-595-2331.
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
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It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
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Please note: Transcripts will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System is Wisconsin's statewide public higher-education network, providing university study, research and community outreach. Its institutions include research universities in Madison and Milwaukee, comprehensive universities and a polytechnic university, with undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs. The Board of Regents sets policy and approves budgets, while system administration coordinates finance, technology and shared services for the member universities. Created in 1971 by merging two public university systems under one board, it is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and uses Universities of Wisconsin as its public brand.
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