Duke University, Music Department
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of the Practice
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/22 11:59PM
(posted 2024/09/04)
(posted 2024/09/04)Position Description:
Position Description
FACULTY POSTION IN MUSIC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC AND
COORDINATOR OF THE VOICE AREA
The Department of Music (music.duke.edu) at Duke University in Durham, NC, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music (non-tenure track), with an anticipated start date in Fall 2025. We are looking for an outstanding performer and versatile colleague who can further the artistic and intellectual goals of Duke's Music Department.
Position Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Primary teaching responsibilities include individual applied voice lessons, group classes, and vocal diction. The candidate will oversee the voice area and contribute to our Opera Theater program.
- Voice Area Leadership: As the sole full-time Professor of the Practice in Voice, the candidate will be expected to cultivate a positive and collaborative environment within the voice area. Responsibilities include evaluating and enhancing the voice program, fostering communication among faculty and students, and creating opportunities for student growth and development.
- Collaborative Engagement: The role involves coordinating and participating in the combined studio class, organizing and hosting voice area masterclasses, scheduling auditions and juries, and managing the departmental listserv for voice students. The candidate will also oversee student recitals and staff accompanists.
- Service and Governance: The candidate will be expected to participate actively in department performances, faculty recitals, and collaborations. Additional responsibilities include attending faculty meetings, serving on departmental and university committees, and supporting colleagues by attending performances, lectures, and recruitment events.
Qualifications:
- A DMA or equivalent is required.
- A demonstrated record of artistic excellence in concert and/or opera performance.
- A commitment to cross-disciplinary initiatives and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Application materials music include:
- Cover letter (with contact information)
- Curriculum Vitae
- 4-5 links to solo and collaborative recordings of performances
- One-page statement describing your teaching philosophy
- Contact information for 4 references (letters will be requested directly for finalists)
Review of Applications: Applications received by November 22, 2024 through Academic Jobs Online will receive full consideration, however the search will be open until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Four to five links to solo and collaborative recordings of performances
- Four references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
919-660-3310
Duke University Department of Music
105 Biddle Music Building
Box 90665
Durham, NC 27708
105 Biddle Music Building
Box 90665
Durham, NC 27708