Assistant Professor (Head of Vocal Studies)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Head of Vocal Studies to train and educate performers in an international conservatory environment. The ideal candidate will have significant performance and leadership experience, and will be involved in teaching, supervising faculty, and engaging with the community. This full-time position emphasizes strong leadership and collaborative skills, with a practice-track focus at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. A commitment to artistic development and a vision for vocal studies is essential.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in conservatory or tertiary-level institutions focused on music.
• Exceptional performer dedicated to teaching with leadership experience.
• Evidence of artistic research activity in music.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a dynamic studio and teach/supervise adjunct faculty.
• Engage in community and outreach activities.
• Recruit students through national and international involvement.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Organizational skills

Education

Academic qualifications in areas relevant to conservatory training

Job description

Job Description

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, offers a unique and adventurous 21st century Asian environment in which we train and educate performers, composers, producers and recording engineers to take advantage of future professional and artistic opportunities both in Singapore and in the world. The Conservatory is distinctively international in terms of its faculty, student population and artistic outlook. Our mission is to be a focal point for musical activity, artistic development and research, for Singapore, the Asia‑Pacific region, and beyond.

Position

Head of Vocal Studies. This is a full‑time position. The successful candidate will be an outstanding vocalist and/or collaborative musician, with significant performance and leadership experience, and the capacity to provide a vision for the development of vocal studies at the Conservatory.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Participation in the artistic life of Singapore and the region is also expected. In addition to maintaining a dynamic studio, the candidate will also be active in teaching and/or supervising adjunct faculty in the areas of opera workshop, diction, literature, pedagogy and language instruction in German, French and Italian, engaging in community and outreach activities, and recruiting students to the Conservatory through both national and international involvement at various levels, including targeted pre‑tertiary programmes and similar organisations throughout the region.

Requirements for Interested Applicants Include

• Academic qualifications in areas relevant to conservatory training.
• Teaching experience in a conservatory or other tertiary‑level institutions focused on professional training in areas of music including performance, pedagogy, and artistic research.
• An exceptional performer as well as a dedicated teacher with a proven track record of leadership and teaching at an elite performance level.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaborative and organisational skills.
• Evidence of artistic research activity in music in areas such as performance and pedagogy.
• Works well in a collaborative and innovative conservatory environment.

Rank/Salary: Practice‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae outlining performance and teaching background and experience, three letters of recommendation, and link to a sample recording of recent performances, to the Search Committee via the NUS recruitment portal at NUS Careers. Enquiries about the position can be sent to the Dean’s Office.

Appointment to commence in August 2026. The selection process will commence in November 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Department: Dean’s Office (YST Conservatory of Music)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 30553