Position:Columbia College in South Carolina invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Voice and Musical Theatre, a tenure-track appointment to begin August 2012.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach aural skills and applied voice, direct musical productions, and teach other courses as needed at the undergraduate level. Additional duties include participation in recruitment and auditions, advising, and curriculum assessment. A strong commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of scholarly and professional activities as well as serving on faculty and college committees are expectations for all faculty.
Qualifications: A Master’s degree in music with professional experience in musical theatre is required, a terminal degree in music or equivalent professional experience in musical theatre, experience teaching musical theatre and voice, and expertise in classical and musical theatre styles is preferred. Soprano or mezzo-soprano with national or international performance experience is preferred.
The College: The Music program at Columbia College is housed in the Division of Arts and Communication Studies. Columbia College is a United Methodist-affiliated, liberal arts institution for women with a co-ed evening college and graduate school. We have a diverse student population of 1300 students, approximately 40% of whom are African-American. We believe our enviable diversity enriches the learning experience for all students and are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. The College is distinctive in its emphasis on women’s leadership development, ranks among the top-performing institutions in the country in the National Survey of Student Engagement, and has been recognized as one of the top comprehensive undergraduate colleges in the South. Columbia College is also home to both 2011 National Honors Student of the Year, Diana Lynde, and the CASE U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. John Zubizarreta. More information about the College can be found at www.columbiasc.edu.
Location: Columbia College is located in South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia, which is part of the Midlands metropolitan area located in the center of the state. The area hosts a wide array of cultural arts venues and events and is within hours of the beautiful beaches of South Carolina and the scenic vistas of the Smokey Mountains. Columbia is the home of Riverbanks Zoo, a world-class facility with attached botanical gardens. It offers excellent schools, numerous recreational activities and is home to a vibrant and diverse population. For more information about Columbia, visit www.columbiasc.net
Application Process: Applicants should send a letter of interest, vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of professional work, transcripts, and contact information for three references via e-mail attachment to ccarter@columbiasc.edu, or by mail to Dr. Helen Tate, Division Head for Arts and Communication Studies, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. Official transcripts will be requested of candidates who advance in the search process. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
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