Lecturer (Continuing) - Opera Coach
University of North Texas

Job Info

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UNT System Overview:

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Posting Title:

Lecturer (Continuing) - Opera Coach

Department:

UNT-Vocal Studies-134370

College/School:

College of Music

Job Location:

Denton

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible

Additional Retirement Information:

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Department Summary:

The UNT College of Music is the nation's largest public-university music program and among the most respected comprehensive music schools. It offers fully accredited degrees from the bachelor to doctoral levels and is home to the world's first jazz studies degree program. Faculty include internationally acclaimed artists and scholars in composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, music entrepreneurship, music history, music theory, performance, and performing arts health. The College presents more than 1,100 concerts and recitals annually. UNT music alumni can be found around the globe in impressive, award-winning careers across a wide-range of music professions. Visit the College of Music online calendar at https://music.unt.edu/event-calendar and connect with the College of Music on Facebook at Facebook.com/UNTCollegeofMusic.

For information on the UNT College of Music, please visit our website (https://music.unt.edu).

The City of Denton, listed by the Huffington Post as the "number one emerging cultural hotspot in Texas," is located approximately 30 miles from both Dallas and Fort Worth. Denton is a community of approximately 130,000 residents with two universities, a vibrant music scene, and an Arts and Jazz Festival that attracts over 225,000 visitors annually. Denton offers a college-town vibe with easy access to both major cities and boasts an eclectic array of restaurants, shops, and music venues. In 2016, Business Insider named Denton the number one "Best Small Town in America." The public schools in the region are recognized as among the finest in the nation, and Texas school music programs enjoy a reputation for excellence. See Denton Chamber of Commerce (http://www.denton-chamber.org/pages/Home).

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary:

Position:
The College of Music at the University of North Texas is looking for an experienced Opera Coach of high artistic standards and sensitivity to join the faculty of the University of North Texas College of Music in the Division of Vocal Studies (DVS) to support our nationally recognized opera program - UNT Opera.UNT Opera presents three full productions each year, accompanied by the UNT orchestras, and up to two concert operas, in the intimate setting of the Lyric Theater of the Murchison Performing Arts Center. The DVS faculty selects productions carefully with the goal of exposing our students to a wide variety of repertoire in a broad range of musical and theatrical styles. Students are given opportunities for solo or ensemble roles that complement their education both vocally and dramatically (productions are usually double-cast). Preparation for every production emphasizes process as well as product. Through consistent, individualized training, students achieve the highest standards of performing excellence.

Teaching Duties:
Coach and prepare singers (diction, style, musicianship, dramatic delivery); provide collaborative piano and conducting support for rehearsals, performances, auditions, etc.; serve as chorus master for UNT Opera productions and cover conductor as needed; effectively coach/mentor GAC and other student pianists; work collaboratively with the Opera Music Director and/or Director of Opera; other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Division of Vocal Studies or the Dean of the College.

Service:
Provide service to the College of Music, the University, and the opera profession in ways that align with the interests of the applicant; collaborative piano support for various outreach, fund-raising & publicity events; help recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Music; Advanced collaborative piano skills; 3-5 years of experience as an opera coach at the professional or university level; expertise in lyric diction including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish; broad knowledge of operatic and musical theatre repertoire and clear evidence of collegiality.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Posting Number:

F1539P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Other document - repertoire list
• List of contact information for three references (please do not send reference letters at this time),
• Media File - Please provide upload a single PDF with web links to video clips of work as a coach.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2024 and the position is open until filled.

Anticipated start date will be Fall 2024.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Daniel Bubeck, Daniel.Bubeck@unt.edu.Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80082

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