University Professorship for Voice

Music Opportunities; Mainz; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hochschule für Musik Mainz invites applications for a University Professorship in Singing to begin October 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach across all singing programs and contribute to modern study offerings, collaborating with regional and national institutions.

We seek an artistically outstanding singer (Tenor / Baritone / Bass) with international opera and concert activity, university teaching experience, and a Master’s degree in singing.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in singing (Master's or equivalent).
• Proof of international opera and concert activity.
• Teaching experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 hours per week across all singing programs.
• Develop modern study offerings within the singing department.
• Collaborate with regional and national institutions.
• Advise and support singing students throughout their studies.
• Organize projects in opera and concert within the singing department.

Skills

Singing

Teaching

Opera

Education

Master's degree in Singing

Job description

# University Professorship for VoiceHochschule für Musik Mainz•Mainz, GermanyApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityThe University of Music Mainz at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is looking to fill a University Professorship in Singing starting October 1, 2027. This position is significant within the university's music department, which emphasizes concert, opera, and baroque singing. The successful candidate will work closely with departments such as orchestral instruments, piano, and church music to enhance the educational experience of students.The ideal candidate will be an artistically outstanding individual (Tenor / Baritone / Bass) who can represent the field of singing comprehensively. Responsibilities include teaching 18 hours per week across all singing programs, contributing to the development of modern study offerings, and collaborating with relevant regional and national institutions. The role also involves advising and supporting singing students throughout their studies and organizing projects within the singing department, particularly in opera and concert.Candidates are expected to actively engage in the university's community and contribute to the ongoing development of its programs. Requirements include a completed degree in singing (Master's or equivalent), proof of international opera and concert activity, and relevant teaching experience at the university level. The university values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, who will be given preference if suitably qualified.DeadlineNov 16, 2026Work settingIn-personLocationMainz, GermanyStart dateOct 1, 2027CompensationAccording to W 2 LBesGJob typeTeachingContract typeFull timeInstrumentsVoice