Associate Professor Of Voice, Conductor/Coach

**Associate Professor of Voice, Conductor/Coach**

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**Posting Details**

Position Information Title Associate Professor of Voice, Conductor/Coach Campus Stockton Department Conservatory of Music Posting Number F00534 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date02/10/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week Weeks Per Year Position Description Primary Purpose and Essential Functions The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific announces a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor in applied voice and as a coach/conductor. We seek a dynamic and innovative teacher/performer whose background, professional performing accomplishments, and pedagogy will attract and retain students to the wide variety of program offerings at Pacifics Conservatory. Excellent applied lesson teaching is a vital responsibility. The expectation is that this position will also serve as conductor/coach in Pacifics innovative ensembles program and teach students interested in an array of vocal styles including singer/songwriters, jazz singers, popular music singers, musical theatre, and classical singers. Audio and/or video recordings may be requested at a later date.

**Essential Functions or Duties:**

* Proven expertise as an innovative vocal teacher.

* Proven expertise as a coach/conductor.

* The ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students in broad array of musical genres.

* An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking 21st-century musicians at levels appropriate to their major.

* Demonstrated ability as a performer and collaborator as a musician, conductor, soloist, and in other professional and/or educational settings.

* Willingness and ability to expand students musical experiences and understandings beyond those of the traditional western and classical canons.

* Being a part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the universitys mission.

Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate, or the equivalent professional experience in the field of vocal performance, a sustained record of achievement as a teacher and as a conductor/vocal coach. Preferred Qualifications Applications from those willing and qualified to expand Pacifics range of vocal styles and ensemble offerings are particularly welcomed. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

**Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:** Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours. Some travel may be required. Valid drivers license required. Incumbents must also be able to meet the Universitys fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. Special Instructions Contact Information **About Pacifics Conservatory of Music** Founded in 1878, Pacifics Conservatory of Music has been delivering outstanding music education for more than 140 years. 257 music majors enrolled in the Conservatorys undergraduate and graduate programs in the Fall of 2021. Degree programs are offered in vocal and instrumental performance, composition, jazz, education, management, therapy, and history. Passionate and dedicated faculty artists/scholars provide a rigorous and supportive learning environment. Students have access to a recording studio in addition to technology and composition labs and draw on the rich artistic and cultural diversity of Northern California. Seminars and masterclasses with accomplished alumni and visiting artists along with numerous performance opportunities help prepare graduates for a life in music. To learn more, visit .

**About University of the Pacific** Established in 1851 as the first chartered institution of higher education in California, the University of the Pacific prepares students for professional and personal success through rigorous academics, small classes, and a supportive and engaging culture. Widely recognized as one of the most beautiful private university campuses in the West, the Stockton campus offers more than 80 majors in seven schools. The universitys distinctive Northern California footprint also includes a campus in San Francisco, home to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and in Sacramento, home to the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. For more information, visit . Pacific is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce. Contact Email [email protected] Reference Letter Information Yes Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 3 Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AA/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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