School of MusicCollege of the ArtsAssistant ProfessorFall 2027The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Voice, with an appointment beginning Fall 2027.
PositionCSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate voice students; additional courses may include: vocal pedagogy, vocal workshops, diction, song and opera literature; share in departmental responsibilities, including student advisement, recruitment activities, auditions and juries, and committee service; and continue scholarship and/or creative development at a regional/ national/ international level. Must have a strong commitment to excellence and a record of successful voice teaching. It is expected that the successful candidate will be an active performer and remain active in the professional field while teaching in the college environment and/or continue a record of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, master classes and lectures.
Required Qualifications• Terminal degree in music or MM with commensurate experience.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Proven record of voice teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues, including marginalized social groups.
Preferred Qualifications• Mezzo-soprano, Baritone or Bass.
• Proven artistry as a performer.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.
ApplicationA complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html , choose full-time faculty, search for the position
562355, and provide the following required materials:
- Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Research and/or creative activities statement
- Teaching statement
- Link to recent solo performance(s), approximately 15-20 minutes, please do not send individual files
- Unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities/conservatories
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
- Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
- With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
- Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
- Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
- Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
- Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities
- List of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
- Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).
Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Joni Prado, Vocal Area Coordinator and Search Committee Chair at jjprado@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3511
Application DeadlineTo be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by
December 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.
The College and DepartmentThe Cal State Fullerton
College of the Arts is an essential part of the creative fabric of Southern California, proudly serving as both an academic and cultural resource for our region. We are a living laboratory for the arts where success is measured in lines of dialogue, phrases of choreography, sheets of music and slabs of clay. As a vibrant community of dedicated artists and educators, we work collaboratively to push boundaries in the arts and prepare students to be the next leaders and innovators in their field. Graduates of the College of the Arts contribute to the vitality of the arts nationally and globally and can be found throughout the thriving art and entertainment industries. Each year, we host more than 40,000 visitors who come to experience the exhibitions, concerts, masterclasses, visiting artist lectures, and performances we present.
Since 1960, the Cal State Fullerton
School of Music has fostered an educational and artistic environment where student achievement and artistic expression thrive. Home to a passionate and esteemed faculty who are respected scholars, teachers, and performers; the CSUF School of Music is a place of collaboration and growth for the diverse, dedicated, and talented students who call it home. Students are the heart of the CSUF School of Music.
Offering a rigorous, relevant and comprehensive curriculum, graduates of the School of Music find success in all facets of the music profession. Alumni are renowned performers and composers, impactful educators, and respected scholars.
CompensationThe Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 to $7,022 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.
Additional InformationMultiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
International CandidatesCalifornia State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University, Fullerton is currently
not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful non-immigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.
CSU PoliciesThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Advertised: Oct 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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