School of Music: Assistant Professor - Voice

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor in Voice for the School of Music starting Fall 2027. Primary duties include applied voice lessons, opera workshop, and related courses as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

The successful candidate will join in recruitment efforts, community engagement, and service activities aligned with the teaching load. Emphasis on student success and supporting UTRGV's mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Vocal Performance or related field (completed by July 1, 2027 allowed).
• Active performer with potential for continued growth in vocal area.
• Record of, and potential for, teaching and recruitment at university level; experience leading opera workshop productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied voice lessons, opera workshop, and related courses as assigned by the Director.
• Participate in recruitment, community engagement, and service activities relevant to teaching load.

Skills

Active performer

University teaching experience

Opera workshop leadership

Vocal performance scholarship

Education

Doctorate in Vocal Performance

Job description

School of Music: Assistant Professor - Voice

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV2076

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Voice to join the School of Music beginning Fall 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities include applied voice lessons, opera workshop, and other related courses as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

The successful candidate will be expected to collegially participate in recruitment, community engagement, and service activities appropriate to their assigned teaching load.

Faculty at UTRGV are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success; to advancing the missions of the university, college, and academic program; and to supporting UTRGV's vision, mission, and core priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Vocal Performance or related field. Applicants will be considered if the degree will be completed by July 1, 2027.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Active performer with potential for continued growth in this area.

Preferred Qualification

A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the university level, working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience leading opera workshop productions. Applicants should demonstrate a record of, and potential for continued growth in, creative activities, including vocal performance and scholarship.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. All positions are subject to budget approval.

License or Certification Required? No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date: 10/05/2026

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Section 51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Section 51.215.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.