Job Description
Assistant Teaching Professor-Voice, Setnor School of Music Location:
Syracuse, NY Pay Range:
$67,000 - $72,000 Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status:
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UA Job Description:
The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor - Voice, to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment, with an initial three-year term and the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be an accomplished artist who is dedicated to teaching applied voice and related courses. Candidates must demonstrate a record of sustained excellence in musicianship through vocal performance and university-level teaching; the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students; experience recruiting and teaching outstanding undergraduate and graduate students; and a growing regional to national profile as a singer and pedagogue. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice lessons, directing the Opera Workshop program, and teaching diction, and related courses, as well as related duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music. A terminal degree (Doctorate or ABD) is preferred. The chosen candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Setnor community, serving on various university, college, and school committees, participating in student recruitment, attending student performances, as well as other related duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music. The committee also views a candidate's outside professional engagements as a performer to be an asset. The school is particularly interested in candidates who have communication abilities and cross-cultural competencies to maximize their effectiveness with many different groups of students, colleagues, and community members. About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu , www.vpa.syr.edu . This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United. Qualifications:
Doctoral degree ( DMA or PhD) in Vocal Performance or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or commensurate professional experience at the very highest level. Significant experience in studio teaching. Significant performance experience as a soloist and/or ensemble member. Job Specific Qualifications:
Experience performing and teaching repertoire composed within the last 50 years. Ability to utilize and implement new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance comprehensive learning opportunities with a commitment to 21st-Century vocal pedagogy. Artist-scholar with a developing national profile, with promise toward an international profile. Ability to develop strategies in defining and supporting the future direction of the vocal music program and the School of Music. A record of successful recruiting. Organizational and leadership abilities. Responsibilities:
Teach applied voice lessons to graduate and undergraduate students. Direct Opera Workshop. Teach diction classes. Other teaching within candidates area of expertise as assigned by the Director. Maintain active expertise in the field of vocal performance and pedagogy. Serve on committees in the School, College, and University. Recruitment, program development, community outreach. Physical Requirements:
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Not Applicable Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Portfolio Website URL (applicants can upload their link to video recordings of conducted performance and rehearsal, as well as recordings of playing their instrument, here Name and contact information for a minimum of four (4) references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority consideration given to candidates who apply by June 15, 2026 . For further information contact Professor Eric Johnson, Search Committee Chair ( ejohns01@syr.edu ) About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu . About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. Application Deadline:
Priority Consideration:
06/15/2026 To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113271 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. jeid-ac706f393642ee4586084737369f42fe
