Director of Opera with a Tenure Line Assistant or Associate Professor Appointment in the School[...]

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City invites applications for a tenure-track opera faculty position within the School of Music. The role includes teaching Opera Workshop to undergraduates and graduates, directing scenes or full productions, and mentoring students on repertoire, auditions, and career networking.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in vocal performance (Doctorate preferred) with significant national/international experience and a proven record of teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in vocal performance, opera, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience as an opera singer, director, or vocal coach at the national or international level.
• Demonstrated success in teaching opera performance, acting for singers, or related subjects at the collegiate or conservatory level.
• Proven ability to mentor emerging artists in artistic, technical, and career development.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Opera Workshop for undergraduate and graduate performance students.
• Assist with role preparation and stagecraft for opera productions, with individualized coaching on interpretation, diction, and stage presence.
• Direct staged opera scenes and/or full productions with the program's principal coach, conductor, and production team.
• Mentor students on repertoire, audition technique, career strategy, and industry networking.
• Collaborate with voice, collaborative piano, conducting, and other faculty to integrate training with curricular goals.
• Maintain an active profile as performer, director, or industry professional to enhance program visibility.
• Participate in recruitment, auditions, and outreach within the department and university.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative skills

Mentoring artists

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in vocal performance

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Duties

1. Teach Opera Workshop class for undergraduate and graduate performance students.
2. Assist with role preparation and stagecraft for opera productions, and provide individualized coaching to singers on interpretation, diction, dramatic expression, and stage presence.
3. Direct staged opera scenes and/or full productions in collaboration with the opera program's principal coach, conductor, and production team.
4. Mentor students on all aspects of professional preparation, including repertoire selection, audition technique, career strategy, and industry networking.
5. Collaborate with faculty colleagues in voice, collaborative piano, conducting, and other areas to integrate performance training with the department's curricular goals.
6. Maintain an active profile as a performer, director, or other industry professional, contributing to the visibility and prestige of the program.
7. Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including recruitment, auditions, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in vocal performance, opera, or a closely related field (doctoral degree preferred).
2. Significant professional experience as an opera singer, opera director, or vocal coach at the national or international level.
3. Demonstrated success in teaching opera performance, acting for singers, or related subjects at the collegiate or conservatory level.
4. Proven ability to mentor emerging artists in artistic, technical, and career development.
5. Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience producing or directing full-scale operatic productions. Established professional network within the opera and classical music industry. Ability to teach additional courses such as acting, movement, or vocal literature.

Department: 00078 - School of Music

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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