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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must apply online through the Department of Human Resources. Materials to be submitted: cover letter, current vitae, a minimum of three professional references, official transcripts, and links to recent, representative performance recordings uploaded in "Other Document" in the "Documents Needed to Apply" section.

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Position Information

Job Title ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Voice

Classification Title

Rank

Tenure Information Tenure Track

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Description

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs an equivalent twenty-four teaching load credits ( TLC ) for the combined Fall and Spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.

2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.

3. Provides services to the university and the profession.

4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.

5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.

6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.

2. May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.

3. May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.

4. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.

5. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Assistant Professor:

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.

2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.

3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.

4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Associate Professor:

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.

2. Skill in effectively teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students.

3. Skill in conducting recognized research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.

4. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.

5. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.

6. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

7. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Physical Demands

Required Education

Assistant Professor:

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

Associate Professor:

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

Required Experience and Training

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

The rank of Associate Professor is held by an individual with a proven record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities. The individual must demonstrate excellence in teaching and excellence in either research/scholarly/creative accomplishments or in service. An individual should have held the rank of Assistant Professor for at least three years.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Other Specifications

The primary assignment is to teach applied voice to music majors. Other areas of teaching may include diction for singers, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, opera direction, or other voice-related needs as are within the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will provide an artistic model through solo and/or collaborative performances, possess adequate keyboard skills to support vocal instruction, and work closely with members of the vocal and choral faculty to contribute to the vocal/choral area’s goals and activities, including weekly studio classes and participation in NATS . All music faculty members are expected to advise music majors, to participate in School of Music and College of Fine Arts governance and music admissions activities (i.e., recruiting and auditioning students), and to maintain collegial relationships with peers.

For full consideration, materials are due by March 15, 2025, but screening will continue until position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Evidence of successful college teaching; must be an active performer and/or engaged in professional activities acceptable toward earning tenure. A completed doctorate is required for tenure.

Required Background Check Yes

Salary Information Hiring Salary - $55,000 - $65,000, Commensurate with Experience

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2025-004

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/11/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 02/28/2025

Review Start Date 03/22/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must apply online through the Department of Human Resources. Materials to be submitted: cover letter, current vitae, a minimum of three professional references, official transcripts, and links to recent, representative performance recordings uploaded in “Other Document” in the “Documents Needed to Apply” section.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12644

Contact Information

Department Music

Contact Name Scott Lagraff

Contact Phone (936)468-4206

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Which of the following best represents your education background?

+ Completed High School Diploma or GED

+ Completed some college

+ Completed Associates Degree

+ Completed Bachelor's Degree

+ Completed Master's Degree

+ Completed Doctoral Degree or ABD

+ * Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a terminal degree in the field in which you will be teaching?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please list the fields of your terminal and undergraduate degrees.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching expertise.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcript(s)

+ List of References

+ Other Document

Optional Documents

+ Other Document 1