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The University of Wisconsin–Parkside Music Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Applied Voice and Music Industry scheduled to start in the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will be an accomplished and versatile vocalist and instructor prepared to work with undergraduate singers across a broad range of styles and will provide leadership for the department’s vocal program while contributing to the continued development of the Contemporary Commercial Music Concentration and the new Music Industry Concentration. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice and vocal courses such as diction and vocal techniques, mentoring students in their artistic and professional development, and providing artistic and educational leadership for Parkside Range, the department’s flagship contemporary vocal a cappella ensemble. Depending upon the candidate’s expertise, additional teaching may include songwriting, American popular music/popular music history, music business, contemporary vocal styles, or other courses related to contemporary commercial music and music industry. The successful candidate will also contribute to student recruitment and retention, help develop curricular and professional opportunities that connect performance, creative practice, and career preparation, cultivate relationships with regional schools and music communities, and participate fully in the creative, scholarly, and service activities of the department and university.

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Music

Compensation:

$60,000-$63,000

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Music or Master of Fine Arts in applied voice, contemporary commercial music/music industry, or equivalent area.
• Record of scholarship/portfolio of performances, compositions, publications, presentations, or other appropriate activities.
• College teaching or demonstrated potential for successful college teaching.
• Expertise in applied voice and vocal pedagogy in a wide range of styles.
• Knowledge of contemporary commercial music and/or the contemporary music industry.
• Knowledge of music production and digital audio workstation software (DAWs).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively to student recruitment and retention.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter no later than January 15th, 2027. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of the committee. In addition to your resume and cover letter, please submit a separate document containing links to video or audio performance portfolio including:

• Solo performances of the candidate, both classical and contemporary
• Any other work relevant to the position outside of solo performances (including but not limited to performances from directed ensembles, examples of music production, songwriting/composition)

• Applicants who do not have existing links to their audio or video recordings should contact Joe Lambin (see below) for assistance.

Feel free to add any other work relevant to the position outside of solo performances, including but not limited to performances from directed ensembles, examples of music production and or songwriting and composition. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your files in the attachment field. To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, L-1, TN, or F-1 visa extensions (such as OPT or STEM OPT).

Contact Information:

For questions about the application process, please reach out to Joe Lambin at lambin@uwp.edu or 262-595-2331.

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcripts will be required upon hire.   

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.