Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
CONSERVATORY
Music Division
The Conservatory at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)is the designated arts campus for the University of MissouriSystem. We are an innovative, passionate, and distinguishedcommunity of performing arts scholars that guide nearly 700students through a comprehensive range of undergraduate andgraduate programs. We are a vital partner in Kansas City’s richcultural environment, providing the highest level of professionalinstruction, an extensive array of performances and opportunitiesfor our faculty and students to engage with the regional andinternational professional performance district. As a community, wecollaborate to balance tradition and innovation with diversity andunity as we seek to serve art and humanity. For more information,please visit our website: https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/index.html
Job Description
The Division of Music seeks to hire a ranked, non-tenure trackAssistant Teaching Professor of Vocal Coaching and CollaborativePiano. Responsibilities will vary, based on the needs of the VocalStudies Area, and the expertise of the successful candidate,including:
· applied lesson vocal coaching
· accompanying graduate level voice recitals (MM, PerformersCertificate, DMA, Artist Certificate)
· teaching undergraduate-level courses in vocal diction (German,French, Italian) and graduate-level courses in vocal literature(German, French, American/British)
· musical assistance for opera and musical theatre productions,opera scenes and chamber operas
· contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the MusicDivision
· collaborate musically and artistically, both within and outsideof the university to contribute to the performance, academic, andservice environments characteristic of a Conservatory within auniversity
· enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitancommunity
· participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatoryand engage in other Conservatory activities.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate potential incollaborative performance across a wide range of styles.
The UMKC Conservatory seeks people who will help build the futureof education and scholastic innovation in the performing arts. Weseek faculty who demonstrate a growth mindset, with anunderstanding that learning is an ongoing process and believe thatart has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, andour culture while empowering us to move that culture forward.Qualified candidates will engage in work that appeals to, andpositively impacts, the global population. They will workstrategically in ways that adapt to the opportunities in theirregions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinarypossibilities.
Qualifications
Demonstrated successful experience as a vocal coach/accompanistin a university and/or professional setting; record of professionalactivity as a vocal coach/collaborative pianist at a regionallevel; comprehensive knowledge across all genres and styles ofvocal repertoire including opera, art song, and musicaltheatre ; expertise with all primary singing languages andproficiency in IPA instruction, vocal diction and vocal literature;master’s degree in collaborative piano or piano performancerequired.
DMA preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but notlimited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click onAcademic Positions, enter Job Opening ID 51745.
Please complete the application. Combine all application materials:application letter, curriculum vitae including educationalbackground, previous academic appointments and artisticcredentials, references into one PDF or Microsoft Word document andupload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).
Also required at this stage are 2 video recordings of vocalcollaborative playing with singers, including art songs, operaticarias, and musical theatre selections.
· If you are experiencing technical problems during application,please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
· For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.eduincluding the Job Identification number ______ and name of theposition.
· Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the applicationand recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, pleasecontact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
Application Deadline
Review of applications and materials begins upon receipt. Theposition remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Community Information
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It ispart of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university iscommitted to being a model urban university that is recognized forour partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectivelyfoster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality oflife.
A City on the Rise: Kansas City is a diverse and vibrantcommunity with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses arecentered in the hubs of cultural arts, business activity, eclecticneighborhoods and eateries (some great barbeque and ethniccuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses.As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to theinternationally acclaimed Kauffman Performing Arts Center and arich history of cultural arts and music, national championshipsports teams, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engagedwith and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautifulstate has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trailsfor those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offerssomething for everyone!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Foradditional information on University benefits, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensureeach person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diversebackgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectualpluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek inlearning, research and engagement. This commitment makes ouruniversity a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences andexpertise that support these values and enrich our missions ofteaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees andapplicants for employment on the basis of their demonstratedability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basisof their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other statusprotected by applicable state or federal law. This policy appliesto all employment decisions including, but not limited to,recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits,disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call HumanResources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity& Title IX at 816-235-6910.
