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Job ID: 141223

Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer

College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music

Responsibilities

Located in the vibrant cultural capital of Chicago, the DePaul University School of Music seeks an experienced soprano, mezzo, or contralto to join our faculty in applied classical voice at an exciting period of strategic expansion. This is a full-time term faculty (i.e., benefitted, non-tenure-eligible) position with a focus on teaching. Initial contracts are for one year; multi-year contracts are possible thereafter.

As the School is reinvesting in the voice program as part of our Strategic Plan beginning in 2025, we seek a compelling performer with a fluid and healthy technique, expertise in opera and art song, demonstrated breadth of repertoire and, at a minimum, national recognition as a vocalist.

Job duties include teaching applied voice primarily to graduate and undergraduate students in performance, as well as to undergraduate majors in Music Education, Performing Arts Management, Sound Recording Technology, and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs. Teaching may include courses in the candidate’s area of expertise depending on faculty interest and departmental needs.

Ability to recruit high-quality voice students for our BM, MM, and post-master's Certificate programs is expected. Other duties are generally fewer than those expected of tenure-line faculty but include auditions, juries, and some department service.

Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is a forward-thinking institution that particularly values colleagues who demonstrate strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity, and dedication to the development of agile professionals. External artistic and industry connections are highly valued, as evidenced by our many faculty in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago.

DePaul is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Candidates should have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment.

Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Chuck Chandler, Voice Area Coordinator, at [email protected].

Required Qualifications

• MM or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated record of excellence in performance

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Cover letter detailing applicant’s qualifications and experience in teaching and performing
• Curriculum vitae
• Link to a video or audio recording of a performance, preferably within the past 3 years
• Diversity statement (1 page)
• Names and positions/affiliations of three professional references (applicants will be notified before references are contacted)

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: Benefits Information.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $51,700 - $100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.