Applied Voice: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

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Applied Voice: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 2, 2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.
Online applications must include:

• Cover Letter - that specifically addresses position qualifications, duties and includes a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum Vitae - that provides detailed evidence of successful teaching of applied voice and other areas of expertise at the college level.
• Diversity Statement - that pertains to experiences fostering inclusion in higher education (upload under "Other Document (1)").
• Transcript Copies - of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document).
• Work Sample - single document listing direct online links to no more than five recent videos of both teaching and performance. All links must be accessible by direct link (e.g., no further registration is required).
• List of References - contact information for at least three references who may be contacted and/or asked to submit a letter of recommendation.

Address inquiries to:Chair, Voice Search CommitteeSchool of MusicCentral Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI 48859Phone: (989) 774-3281Fax: (989) 774-3766

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number	F-1064
Position Title	Applied Voice: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
College/Unit	College of the Arts & Media
Home Department	School of Music
Employee Group	Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status	Full-Time
Position Type	9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification	Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date	08/23/2027
Position End Date
Position Summary	Recruit and retain high-quality applied voice students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Pursue scholarly and creative activity that meets CMU standards for tenure and promotion. Teach applied voice, and as needed, courses in vocal techniques, repertoire, opera, and other courses relevant to qualifications. Serve on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees. Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.
Required Qualifications	Doctorate in vocal performance (ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of the appointment), or commensurate professional experience. Outstanding performance skills. Successful college teaching experience. Ability to teach applied voice, diction, pedagogy, song literature, opera, and/or voice class, or general education survey courses of varying genres. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Message to Applicants	Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 2, 2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected. Online applications must include: Cover Letter – that specifically addresses position qualifications, duties and includes a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Curriculum Vitae – that provides detailed evidence of successful teaching of applied voice and other areas of expertise at the college level. Diversity Statement – that pertains to experiences fostering inclusion in higher education (upload under “Other Document (1)”). Transcript Copies – of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document). Work Sample – single document listing direct online links to no more than five recent videos of both teaching and performance. All links must be accessible by direct link (e.g., no further registration is required). List of References – contact information for at least three references who may be contacted and/or asked to submit a letter of recommendation. Address inquiries to:Chair, Voice Search CommitteeSchool of MusicCentral Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI 48859Phone: (989) 774-3281Fax: (989) 774-3766
About the Department	The School of Music is located in a state-of-the-art 119,000 square foot facility with a 500-seat concert hall housing a 61-rank Casavant organ, a 100-seat recital hall, recording facilities, and 79 practice rooms. The School of Music has 38 full- and part-time faculty and an enrollment of over 300 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors. To learn more about the school, visit the school website.
Posting Begins	10/07/2026
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled	Yes
Type of Recruitment	External
About CMU	Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document (1)
4. Transcript Copies
5. Work Sample
6. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Other Document (2)