University of South Dakota is hiring: Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Barito

Overview

Working Title Assistant Professor of Music Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice

Department USD-Music

Location Vermillion

Full-time, nine month, tenure track Assistant Professor. Teach studio voice. Excellence in teaching is expected — both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: directing within the opera program, teaching song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes, serving on graduate committees, supervising independent study projects as appropriate to appointee’s qualifications, and additional assignments to meet departmental needs. As part of a normal workload the candidate may be asked to teach online courses. All faculty are expected to be active in recruitment in their area as well as the entire department, in research/creative scholarship, and in service to the department, college, university, and beyond. Appointment begins August 22, 2026.

Qualifications Doctorate in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or similar, demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/creative scholarship is required. ABD considered. Experience teaching and directing opera preferred. Experience teaching in the areas of vocal diction, pedagogy and song literature preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach studio voice. Direct within the opera program. Teach song literature, pedagogy, and/or diction classes. Serve on graduate committees. Supervise independent study projects as appropriate to the appointee’s qualifications. Additional assignments to meet departmental needs. May teach online courses. Engage in recruitment, research/creative scholarship, and service to the department, college, university, and beyond.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Include on the website: application letter, vita, unofficial copy of your graduate transcript, links to recent solo performances and studio teaching examples via YouTube or other online platforms, and the names and phone numbers of three current references.

Questions should be directed to:

Amanda Lynch, Office of the Dean
Tenor, Baritone, or Bass Voice Professor Review Committee

Review of applications will begin October 6, 2025. All materials must be submitted by that date in order to be considered.

Posting Details

Posting Date 08/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 10/6/2025

Advertised Salary Salary based on qualifications

Duration of the Term 9 months

Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The Department of Music offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, a Bachelor of Musical Arts, and a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Industry and Technology. Master of Music degrees are offered in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Literature, and the History of Musical Instruments. The National Music Museum, which is associated with the Department of Music, is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. The Department of Music is fully accredited by NASM. For more information The University of South Dakota is located in southeast South Dakota. USD is the senior institution in the state (enrollment 9,971) and is comprised of the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, Law, Medicine, as well as the Graduate School.

Equal Employment Opportunity

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Climbing Stairs

Sensory Requirements Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Environment Classroom Environment, Office Environment