MUSIC

Music Director, Opera - Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor - Non-Tenure-Track

Description:

Responsibilities: Serve as conductor/coach on up to four full opera productions a year (both traditional and contemporary repertoire). Active involvement in coaching recital/audition repertoire. Collaborate with supervisor of student vocal accompanists. Teach opera conducting and coaching. Teach lyric diction.

Qualifications: Documented professional experience with opera companies or in a university opera program, coaching and conducting both traditional and contemporary opera repertoire. Excellent keyboard skills. Expertise in lyric diction, including Italian, German, French and English. Ability to work in a positive, supportive, team environment. Master's or doctorate preferred as is university teaching experience.

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2010.

RANK AND SALARY: Clinical Professor - Assistant or Associate level (non tenure track); salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

The Moores School of Music:

The University of Houston Moores School of Music is a comprehensive school offering degree programs through the Doctor of Musical Arts to approximately 600 music majors. The D.M.A. degree is offered in Performance, Music Education, Conducting, and Composition. For further information about the University of Houston and the Moores School of Music, please visit our web site at www.music.uh.edu.

Application Procedures:

DEADLINE: November 15, 2009 or until filled.

APPLICATION: Send transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested at a later time.

Opera Coach/Conductor Search Committee
Buck Ross, Chair
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
120 School of Music Building
Houston, TX 77204-4017

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.