Opera Director & Applied Voice Professor

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music seeks an experienced vocal pedagogue and opera stage director for a full-time, nine-month appointment as Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach applied voice and studio performance classes and oversee the FGCU Opera Theater and related workshops.

The role requires teaching at least nine undergraduate voice majors each semester, directing productions, and contributing to curriculum development, scholarly activity,

Qualifications

• Completed terminal degree in Vocal Pedagogy or related field.
• Two years of professional college teaching experience in applied voice and opera direction.
• ABD considered if degree conferred by Aug 7, 2027; Lecturer level if ABD.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate applied voice lessons and studio classes weekly.
• Direct opera workshop and supervise FGCU Opera Theater productions.
• Develop repertoire, schedule productions, and coordinate with theatre faculty.

Skills

Applied voice teaching

Opera direction

College teaching

Vocal pedagogy

Stage direction

Education

DMA/PhD in Vocal, Pedagogy, Voice Performance/Opera Directing

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music seeks an experienced vocal pedagogue and opera stage director for a full-time, nine-month appointment as Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach applied voice and studio performance classes and oversee the FGCU Opera Theater and related workshops.

The role requires teaching at least nine undergraduate voice majors each semester, directing productions, and contributing to curriculum development, scholarly activity,