Texas State University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera Theater
Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera Theater
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera TheaterJob Posting Number:
2025017TTLJob Location:
San MarcosDepartment:
School of MusicThe
School of Music
at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/director to serve as a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera. Duties begin August 2025.Responsibilities:Direct TXST Opera Theater and produce a minimum of one staged production each semester.Teach courses on opera production, opera workshop, and opera theater, and other courses according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of opera.Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.Required Qualifications:Doctorate in opera directing or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.Evidence of excellence in teaching opera at the professional or collegiate level.A record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.Evidence of success in student recruitment.Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.Associate Professor:In addition to required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank:Minimum six years of full-time university teaching.A record of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service commensurate of tenure at Texas State University.A sustained record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity resulting in national recognition and stature.Preferred Qualifications:University teaching experience.National/international stature as a professional opera director.Experience and demonstrated success in developing resources to support an opera program.Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.For full consideration, please submit the following items by
October 23, 2024:Statement of Teaching Philosophy.Links to a minimum of three videos of opera productions the candidate has directed over the past five years. Partial videos are acceptable (provided in the additional documents section of the application).Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references, provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree-granting universities.Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025Posting Date:
09/30/2024Evaluation of Applications Begins:
October 25, 2024Full Consideration Date:
10/25/2024Open Until Filled:
YesEEO/AA Statement:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Reasonable Accommodation:
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.Record Checks and Verifications:
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Eligibility for Employment:
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera Theater
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera TheaterJob Posting Number:
2025017TTLJob Location:
San MarcosDepartment:
School of MusicThe
School of Music
at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/director to serve as a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera. Duties begin August 2025.Responsibilities:Direct TXST Opera Theater and produce a minimum of one staged production each semester.Teach courses on opera production, opera workshop, and opera theater, and other courses according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of opera.Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.Required Qualifications:Doctorate in opera directing or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.Evidence of excellence in teaching opera at the professional or collegiate level.A record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.Evidence of success in student recruitment.Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.Associate Professor:In addition to required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank:Minimum six years of full-time university teaching.A record of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service commensurate of tenure at Texas State University.A sustained record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity resulting in national recognition and stature.Preferred Qualifications:University teaching experience.National/international stature as a professional opera director.Experience and demonstrated success in developing resources to support an opera program.Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.For full consideration, please submit the following items by
October 23, 2024:Statement of Teaching Philosophy.Links to a minimum of three videos of opera productions the candidate has directed over the past five years. Partial videos are acceptable (provided in the additional documents section of the application).Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references, provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree-granting universities.Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025Posting Date:
09/30/2024Evaluation of Applications Begins:
October 25, 2024Full Consideration Date:
10/25/2024Open Until Filled:
YesEEO/AA Statement:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Reasonable Accommodation:
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.Record Checks and Verifications:
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Eligibility for Employment:
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
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