Assistant/Associate Professor of Voice and Speech
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts
Department of Theatre
Position Begins: August 16, 2012
Applications must be received by: October 31, 2011
The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Theatre is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Voice and Speech.
Responsibilities: This position is a tenure-eligible faculty position in the area of voice and speech, to support undergraduate and graduate level courses including but not limited to basic vocal production, IPA, dialects and accents, and graduate level topics including voice and speech pedagogy. Additional duties include academic advising, service to the school and department, working collaboratively with theatre faculty, students and guest artists, and continuing professional work/scholarship in the field of voice and speech. An emphasis will be placed on candidates who are able to help students transition from academia to the professional world.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a terminal degree or equivalent professional experience and at least three years of professional teaching experience at the University/College level. Experience coaching singers for musical theatre and expertise/certification in one or more voice and speech pedagogies, including but not limited to Rodenburg, Berry, Linklater, Lessac, Fitzmaurice, and Alexander is preferred. Theatre VCU faculty will have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Application Instructions: Candidates should send a letter of application addressing the applicant’s strengths relative to the responsibilities and qualifications cited above, current curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Candidate must also provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of five individuals who are familiar with the candidate’s record as an instructor, and/or professional colleague. To guarantee full consideration, application materials must be emailed by October 31, 2011.
Please send electronic submissions only to Barry Bell, Associate Professor, Department of Theatre, Chair of Voice and Speech Faculty Search Committee at blbell@vcu.edu.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information about VCU School of the Arts and this position please visit http://arts/vcu.edu
