Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2024

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The position seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position in applied voice performance. The successful candidate will have experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels with the potential to teach post-baccalaureate Artist Diploma students; maintain a high-quality voice studio through recruiting, engaged teaching, and local, regional, and national performance activities; teach in secondary areas according to the needs of the School as defined by the Director of the School of Music; and participate in departmental activities, including solo and collaborative performing, and other activities appropriate for a faculty member at a major research university. The School of Music welcomes applicants from all backgrounds as we build an inclusive and diverse music community. Learn more about TCU's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at www.inclusion.tcu.edu.

As TCU follows the teacher-scholar model, the successful candidate appointed to this position should be able to demonstrate an impact in scholarship and teaching, and would be expected to bring significant national recognition to the College of Fine Arts such that their work elevates the profile and reputation of the College and the School of Music.

Department Details:

The TCU School of Music is a comprehensive program, offering bachelors, masters, doctoral, and artist diploma programs in performance, education, piano pedagogy, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and more. With approximately 350 students and over 75 full-time and part-time faculty, the School of Music prides itself on the individualized attention and world-class training and education that students receive while they are here. The School of Music is also home to the recently opened TCU Music Center, featuring state of the art rehearsal spaces for our bands, orchestra, and percussion studio. The building also houses the new Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU, a 717-seat venue featuring beautiful architecture and stunning acoustics.

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six academic units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. The college is comprised of approximately 1000 students and offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Students in the College of Fine Arts study with renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances and display art, design, and research in juried exhibitions and competitions. The college also offers a minor and certificate in Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship and oversees two on-campus art galleries.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal Degree (i.e. DMA) in voice
- Three years teaching in a collegiate setting
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- All voice types will be considered, but preference will be given to tenor voices
- International performance experience
- Experience in teaching musical theatre vocal techniques
- Experience performing at the national level or above
-Substantial collegiate level teaching experience
-Demonstrated success in recruitment activities

Applications should include:
- a letter of application detailing qualifications for this position;
- a one-page DEI statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU;
- a complete vita;
- a list of 5 professional references;
- Submit a 1 page PDF with links to video recordings of 3-5 performances from within the last three years. Please submit specific clips if extracted from a longer work.


For more information, contact: Dr. Shauna Thompson, Chair of the Assistant Professor of Voice search committee, shauna.thompson@tcu.edu

Applications should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website at jobs.tcu.edu. You may search for this position by entering the 6-digit requisition number or by entering the title in the search field.

TCU only accepts online applications and documents.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.