Opera Studies Director — Tenure-Track Professor

CMU Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University School of Music in Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Director of Opera Studies beginning Fall 2027. The director will produce three opera productions per year and participate as stage or musical director on at least one production annually.

The candidate will audition and cast student performers, coordinate with vocal coaches and staff, engage guest artists, and collaborate with designers and production staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in music or related field.
• Proven track record directing (stage or musical) with professional opera companies or university programs.
• Significant experience in music/stage direction and knowledge of operatic repertoire.
• Proficiency in coaching, conducting, acting techniques and/or stagecraft.
• Working knowledge of common Western European languages sung in opera (Italian, German, French, etc.).
• Experience staging operatic works for performance in unconventional spaces.
• Ability to mentor student directors, collaborative pianists, and stage managers.
• Proven collaboration with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce three opera productions each year.
• Serve as stage or musical director for at least one production annually.
• Audition and cast student performers with voice faculty.
• Coordinate with vocal coaches and music staff.
• Engage guest artists and participate in the design process.
• Work closely with the Production Manager.
• Teach coursework based on expertise and program needs.

Skills

Music Direction

Stage Direction

Opera Direction

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University School of Music in Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Director of Opera Studies beginning Fall 2027. The director will produce three opera productions per year and participate as stage or musical director on at least one production annually.

The candidate will audition and cast student performers, coordinate with vocal coaches and staff, engage guest artists, and collaborate with designers and production staff.