Job description
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music is searching for a Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Voice. This faculty member will be responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
The Department of Music in the College of the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences enjoys endowments and private scholarship funds of approximately $2 million, annual university performance scholarships of over $850,000, a visiting artist series, and NASM accreditation. Many performances are presented in the state-of-the-art, 1100+-seat, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall and the new Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, a 100,000 sq ft arts space in the heart of the campus, home to Music Art, and Theatre. The department serves 250+ majors and minors, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees: BA, BM (Music Education, Composition, Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Jazz and Studio Music), MM (Music Education, Performance, Conducting, Theory), as well as a Graduate Performance Certificate program. The faculty is composed of no fewer than 33 full-time and approximately 18 adjunct members, most of whom have national and international reputations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The position’s primary responsibilities include teaching and recruiting applied voice majors, coaching recitals, and preparing for and leading studio classes. Other responsibilities may include teaching Vocal Pedagogy, Graduate French and German Diction Review, Song Literature, Opera direction and other appropriately related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considered Essential for Success:
The Department of music is seeking a gifted baritone voice and while a baritone is preferred, all voice types will be considered for this position
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education
-Knowledge of student development
-Knowledge of and experience in producing Opera
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team
-Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities
-Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature
-Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner
Required Education and/or Experience Preferred Education and/or Experience
DMA preferred, in vocal performance with demonstrated success as an artist is expected. Experience teaching a diverse student population at the college level.
How to apply
Candidates should visit https://jobs.uca.edu/ to find the position posting. The application system is accessible from this position posting and will require the candidate to submit the following items: letter of application, current vitae, names and contact information for at least three references. YouTube links demonstrating performance ability as well as teaching technique. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Position begins August 16, 2026.
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
