| Instructor, Vocal Coach/Accompanist for Opera (CT, Non-Tenure Eligible) (Part Time) |
| Posting Number |
req22207 |
| Department |
School of Music |
| Department Website Link |
https://music.arizona.edu/ |
| Medical Sub-Speciality |
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| Location |
Main Campus |
| Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights |
The Opera Theater Program at the School of Music is looking for a part-time faculty Instructor, Voice Coach/Accompanist for Opera for the upcoming Fall 2025 academic year. [Renewable, pending funding] This individual will be responsible for preparing students for roles including diction, rhythm, intention and style. The ideal candidate must have expertise with operatic repertory as a vocal coach, and as a rehearsal leader. The candidate must also possess excellent diction skills in English, German, Italian and French. This individual must be a strong collaborator and enthusiastic to work with a variety of student singers at a variety of levels of competence. This position will be 15-19.6 hours/week appointment. Please visit our website for more information about the school and its programs: https://music.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
- Preparing principals and ensembles for productions.
- Opera workshop and scenes preparation.
- Playing rehearsals.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability
to coach Diction of the following languages: English, Italian, German,
and French. - Ability to collaborate as a pianist working with
singers and operatic/orchestral scores. - Vocal coaching skills.
- Ability to conduct opera productions.
|
| Minimum Qualifications |
- A Master's degree in collaborative piano or equivalent
with 3 years of experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Doctorate in collaborative piano/vocal coach.
|
| Rank |
Instructor |
| Tenure Information |
Career-Track (CT) |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
15 - 19.6 |
| Job FTE |
.375 - .49 |
| Work Calendar |
Academic |
| Job Category |
Faculty |
| Benefits Eligible |
No Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
$44,000 |
| Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
8/18/2025 |
| Expected End Date |
5/24/2026 |
| Contact Information for Candidates |
If you have any questions about applying for this position, please contact School of Music Director, Lori Wiest lwiest@arizona.edu. |
| Open Date |
4/2/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, a separate document with the contact information for 3 references, and a document with a link to recording of your teaching as a vocal coach. |
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University of Arizona
Apr 03, 2025