Florida Gulf Coast University
Assistant Professor, Applied Voice/Director of Opera
Main Campus, USA · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- The Bower School of Music invites applicants who can contribute a unique perspective to directing opera workshop and in teaching applied voice lessons and studio performance classes to undergraduate vocal music majors and minors.
- Applicant should provide record of excellent applied voice teaching, opera direction and production, and solo performances as concert and/or opera artist that models the field's highest professional standards.
- Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.
Responsibilities
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Two unedited links of applicant's singing performance, art song and/or aria- Place in Word Document & Upload to Additional Documents Section
- We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
Requirements
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027.
Nice to have
- Tenor, baritone, or bass voice.
- Full-time college/university teaching experience, to include successful collaboration in an academic environment with demonstrated record of professional work related to opera production.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Skills
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
- Ability to articulate and practice current trends in opera and vocal pedagogy.
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
- Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
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