Job description
Vermillion, SD
Working Title Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice
Posting Number F01702P
Department USD-Music
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
Full-time, nine month, tenure track Assistant Professor. Teach studio voice. Excellence in teaching is expected — both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: directing within the opera program, teaching song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes, serving on graduate committees, supervising independent study projects as appropriate to appointee’s qualifications, and additional assignments to meet departmental needs. As part of a normal workload the candidate may be asked to teach online courses. All faculty are expected to be active in recruitment in their area as well as the entire department, in research/creative scholarship, and in service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Appointment begins August 22, 2026.
Doctorate in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or similar, demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/creative scholarship is required. ABD considered. Experience teaching and directing opera preferred. Experience teaching in the areas of vocal diction, pedagogy and song literature preferred.
Applications will only be accepted on-line at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Include on the website: application letter, vita, unofficial copy of your graduate transcript, links to recent solo performances and studio teaching examples via YouTube or other online platforms, and the names and phone numbers of three current references.
Questions should be directed to:
Amanda Lynch, Office of the Dean
Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Professor Review Committee
College of Fine Arts
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
Review of applications will begin October 6, 2025. All materials must be submitted by that date in order to be considered.
Posting Date 08/15/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 10/6/2025
Advertised Salary Salary based on qualifications
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The Department of Music offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, a Bachelor of Musical Arts, and a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Industry and Technology. Master of Music degrees are offered in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Literature, and the History of Musical Instruments. The National Music Museum, which is associated with the Department of Music, is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. The Department of Music is fully accredited by NASM. For more information
consult the department website at https://usd.edu/music
The University of South Dakota is located in southeast South Dakota. USD is the senior institution in the state (enrollment 9,971) and is comprised of the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, Law, Medicine, as well as the Graduate School.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environments for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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How to apply
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Media File
- Graduate Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Other
- Doctoral Transcripts
