Assistant Professor, Applied Voice & Opera Director

Florida Gulf Coast University

Lexington (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music and the Arts seeks an experienced vocal pedagogue and opera stage director for a full-time, nine-month renewable appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The candidate will direct opera workshop and teach applied voice lessons and studio performance classes to undergraduate vocal music majors and minors.

The successful candidate should have a record of excellent applied voice teaching, opera direction, and solo

Qualifications

Terminal degree in Vocal, Pedagogy or related area from a regionally accredited institution.
Scholarly/creative achievement through presentation, publication, and/or performance.
Two years of professional college teaching experience in applied voice and opera direction.
ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027; appointment at Lecturer level if ABD.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and teach assigned courses, including syllabi, materials, and assessments; teach other courses as needed.
Deliver engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
Provide academic advising and recruit outstanding students; contribute to retention and mentoring.
Oversee FGCU Opera Theater/Opera and Musical Theater Workshop each semester.
Collaborate on curriculum development and program advancement; ensure outcomes and standards are met.
Establish and maintain an active research/creative program with student involvement; develop regional and national visibility.