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Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice

Ohio Northern University

Ada (OH)

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Job summary

Ohio Northern University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice, passionate about teaching and invested in student success. This full-time position initiates in August 2025, where responsibilities include teaching voice lessons and leading the vocal program. Applicants must hold a master's degree and show expertise in diverse vocal styles and pedagogy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with contributions

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Twenty days of paid medical leave per year

Qualifications

Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred.
Experience teaching undergraduate voice valued.
Strong background in science-informed voice pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate applied voice lessons to students.
Lead the vocal program and oversee adjunct voice faculty.
Contribute to the audition and admissions process for voice.

Skills

Teaching a diverse range of vocal styles

Collaboration with colleagues

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In the statement of teaching philosophy, please discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of students with a broad cross-section of differing levels of academic preparation.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: F000216

Posting Type:

Posting Type: External - Open to All Applicants

Job Title:

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice

Position Title:

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice

Classification:

Classification: 3

Position Type:

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty

Department:

Department: Performing Arts

Benefits Summary:

Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% of additional matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.

Job Summary:

We seek a talented individual who is passionate about teaching, invested in student success, and eager to contribute to dynamic musical theatre and music programs. If you desire to make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students, we invite you to apply for a one-year, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 18, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Scope:

The Department of Performing Arts in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University welcomes applicants for a one-year, visiting assistant professor position in Voice, with the possibility of extending the appointment for an additional 1 or 2 years by mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate applied voice lessons to students majoring in musical theatre, music education, and vocal performance. Responsibilities will also include helping to lead the vocal program at Ohio Northern University, including the oversight of voice pedagogy for adjunct voice faculty, and the administration of annual voice juries. Contributing to the audition and admissions process in the area of voice for musical theatre and music performance will also be required. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Joan Robbins, Search Committee Chair, at j-robbins @onu.edu .

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will excel in teaching a diverse range of vocal styles, including classical, commercial music, and musical theatre. Knowledge of all styles of musical theatre is expected, including pop, rock, country, and rap/spoken word. Candidate must have a strong background in science-informed voice pedagogy (both classical and crossover styles) and the ability to teach additional courses in the voice area, such as diction or vocal literature. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to solve problems creatively in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree is required. Candidates with a terminal degree, with experience teaching undergraduate voice, or training in foreign language diction for classical singing are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

EEO Statement

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.

College Description:

The Getty College of Arts & Sciences is proud to focus exclusively on undergraduate education. We place a premium on faculty providing close mentoring through small classrooms and experiential learning. Our students share a passion for learning that goes beyond the classroom across 35 nationally acclaimed and accredited degree programs. A&S students are fueled by a commitment to making a difference in their local and global communities. The College of Arts & Sciences has an impressive record of professional accomplishments by our alumni. Ohio Northern University is ranked #1 in the state of Ohio for Best Value by both the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. Located in Ada, Ohio, the University’s rural setting provides a rhythm of life that is peaceful and unhurried. The natural beauty of campus and friendliness of the village and campus communities offer an ideal setting for the pursuit of knowledge and genuine relationships. Additional information about Ohio Northern University is available at http://www.onu.edu .

Appointment Length: 9-months

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In the statement of teaching philosophy, please discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of students with a broad cross-section of differing levels of academic preparation.

Status:

Status: Full-Time

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Associates Degree in progress
- Bachelors Degree
- Bachelors Degree in progress
- Masters Degree
- Masters Degree in progress
- PHD
- PHD in progress

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

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Optional Documents

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