Assistant Professor and Director of Opera - Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music
DESCRIPTION
The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music in the College of Arts and Humanities at Georgia Southern University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Opera beginning academic year 2025-2026. The home campus for this position will be Statesboro.
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Within this setting, The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music offers student-centered degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level. Our mission is to provide opportunities for studying and making music within the context of a liberal arts education; to prepare students for careers in music-related fields; to enhance the cultural life of the campuses and surrounding region; and to contribute to the preservation and expansion of our rich musical tradition through performance, composition, education, research, and music industry. Students are mentored by a faculty of dedicated teacher-scholars, who are nationally and internationally known in their fields of expertise. Georgia Southern Opera has a long history of producing full opera productions as well as productions of opera scenes. They perform in venues on and off campus.
Location
Statesboro Campus 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458
Job Summary. Reporting to the Chair of the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music, the Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Opera is an academic (10 month) tenure-track appointment and will be expected to 1) teach beginning and advanced sections of Opera Theater resulting in suitable public performances; 2) teach other related courses (such as applied voice, voice class for non-majors, foreign language diction); 3) actively recruit potential music majors; 4) attend faculty meetings for the School of Music and the Voice Area; 5) serve on jury and recital hearing panels; 6) manage the allocated budget, inventory, and other resources for Georgia Southern Opera and 7) fulfill other teaching duties as assigned by the Chair. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
· Earned terminal degree in music performance, opera, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in music performance or opera, by August 1, 2025.
· Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
· Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
· Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Evidence of successful collegiate teaching experience
· Evidence of opera production experience
· Strong technical and musical skills as a performer
· Evidence of successful voice teaching in a variety of styles
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment:
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/music. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
SALARY RANGE: 1 - 1
SALARY RANGE: 1 - 1
SALARY RANGE: 1 - 1
Desired Start Date: August 1, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $1 - $1 Monthly
HOW TO APPLY
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter specifically addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Links to an online portfolio/website highlighting artistic work, which must include: A) Highlights or full video recordings of two recent productions directed by the applicant; B) 2 voice lesson videos (if voice teaching is within the applicant’s skillset) of approximately 15-minutes each, demonstrating work with 2 students. C) Solo performance video recordings if the applicant is an active solo performer. Videos may be edited for length. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically to the search chair will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled Screening of applications begins January 25, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2025.
See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID280103.
Contact Information
Dr. Allen Henderson, Search Chair, Job Opening 280103
Georgia Southern University
ahenderson@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0144
Application Deadline: January 25, 2025
Application Email/Link: ahenderson@georgiasouthern.edu