Professor of Practice - Voice and Vocal Pedagogy (Finance)
Department: Music Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Moores School of Music at the University of Houston seeks candidates for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Voice and Vocal Pedagogy with appointment beginning Fall of 2025. This role is designed for a highly qualified practitioner-scholar with a significant record of professional performance, teaching excellence at the university level, and pedagogical innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to both the applied voice studio and academic instruction in vocal pedagogy and diction at undergraduate and graduate levels. Tenor voice type preferred, but all voice types will be considered.
About Moores School of Music
The University of Houston's Moores School of Music (MSM) is one of the leading comprehensive music schools in the nation. Its remarkable faculty of internationally recognized performers, composers, and scholars, outstanding student body, modern facilities, and broad range of programs make MSM the natural choice for around 500 students annually. The school's commitment to academic excellence and the highest performance standards has ensured its role as a vital resource in the educational and cultural life of Houston and beyond.
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university, the leading public research university in Houston, and the third-largest university in Texas. In 2022, UH enrolled more than 47,000 students in 279 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 360,000 alumni. The City of Houston, Texas is the fourth-largest city and one of America's great arts destination cities for the twenty-first century.
Primary Responsibilities
• Teach Applied Voice to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach Vocal Pedagogy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach Lyric Diction and related topics as appropriate.
• Lead Practicum courses, including coaching and directing as needed.
• Mentor doctoral students through independent studies and pedagogy research.
• Contribute to and prioritize interdisciplinary arts education as part of a college-wide commitment to meaningful artistic connections between disciplines.
• Establish and maintain a national/international profile as a pedagogue, clinician, and performer, with particular emphasis on leadership in the field of vocal pedagogy, leading to top-tier national and international publications and presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development and student recruitment.
• Engage in service to the voice area, school, university, and profession through committee membership, connections with area EC-12 schools, and/or outreach programs.
Qualifications
Minimum
• Doctorate in Vocal Performance or a related field (ABD considered, but completion of the doctoral degree is required by the start of Fall 2025 semester)
• Strong studio and academic teaching record at the university level, demonstrating the ability to support students with a broad range of backgrounds and interests.
• An active professional performance career in opera, concert, or recital settings.
• Strong record of publications, recordings, and scholarly presentations in vocal pedagogy and performance.
• Demonstrated excellence in interdisciplinary collaboration and public outreach.
Preferred
• Tenor voice type
• Proven success in graduate-level instruction and mentorship, particularly with doctoral students in the vocal pedagogy track.
• Extended training and education in vocology and software-based voice analysis tools.
• Experience with summer music programs, including teaching, directing, producing and curriculum design for singers at all levels.
• Commitment to collaboration, creativity, and collegiality in an active and highly successful school of music.
Applicants for the position are expected to exhibit the following core values and competencies:
• Passion, energy, equanimity and tenacity.
• Integrity, innovation and collegiality in all work.
• An ability to attract resources, including grants or other external sources of support that advance the school's mission.
• An aptitude for building dynamic degree programs and recruiting top-tier students.
• An ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.
The Moores School of Music faculty are also committed to:
• Excellence in the arts, arts education and arts scholarship.
• Fostering student growth and success, both in the short term and in career trajectories.
• Collaboration with others, both within and across disciplines.
Required Documents
Applicants will submit the following electronically: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) list of at least three professional references. Additional materials may be requested later. Candidates should be prepared to submit a teaching video URL upon request.
Review of applications will begin June 2025 and continue until the position has been filled. If you have questions, contact Search Committee Chair Eunghee Cho.
Salary
Salary and benefits package is competitive and commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member may be eligible for reappointment.
Starting Date
Fall 2025
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
