Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Voice
Department Music
Salary Details A minimum of $82,110
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Posting Summary The Department of Music at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Voice, beginning September 1, 2027.
We seek an accomplished, dedicated, and inspiring artist-teacher with significant national and/or international performing experience, a record of effective teaching and student mentorship, and demonstrated success in student recruitment.
A tenor or baritone is preferred to complement the department's instructional and artistic needs; however, singers of all voice types are encouraged to apply.
ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Mentoring• Teach studio voice to undergraduate performance and music education majors and to master's and doctoral students in voice performance.
• Teach courses in diction, pedagogy, and/or song literature, according to the candidate's expertise and departmental needs.
• Advise and mentor students, supporting their artistic development and preparation for professional careers.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and welcoming learning environment for all students through effective instruction, constructive feedback, and attention to vocal health.
• Recruit and retain a robust undergraduate and graduate voice studio.
Research and Creative Activity
• Maintain an active national and/or international artistic profile and a sustained program of creative activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment at a major public research university.
• Pursue performance, collaboration, and related creative or scholarly opportunities that contribute to the field.
Service and Collaboration• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committees, student advising, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with faculty and students within the Department of Music and with other departments and organizations on and off campus.
• Contribute to engagement with the local music community
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA1024
Posting Open Date 11/13/2026
Posting Close DateQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience A doctoral degree in voice performance or comparable professional experience.
Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A significant record of professional performing experience. Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship. Broad knowledge of classical vocal repertoire. Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain students. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professional partners.
Preferred Qualifications College or university teaching experience. Experience performing and teaching musical theater and other contemporary vocal styles and genres. Expertise in Italian, French, and/or German diction; conversational proficiency in one or more of these languages is also desirable. Demonstrated ability to teach singers across voice types and stages of vocal development, adapting instruction to individual vocal needs.
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Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/284128
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
