Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice

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Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy - a teaching philosophy supporting URI's strategic priorities of cultivating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment. We value intellectual curiosity, creativity, scholarship, and the global exchange of ideas that enrich our community and contribute meaningfully to the world (as one complete document).
Note: Professional references will be upon request by the search committee.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications	Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026. Applications received after December 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This position is in the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Music Department is located within the newly renovated URI Fine Arts Center, which houses the Music, Theater, and Art departments. Learn about the URI Music Department at: https://web.uri.edu/music/ The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a full-time appointment for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice beginning in the fall of 2027. THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON POSITION SUMMARY: Teach applied lessons and a vocal ensemble in contemporary vocal styles, as well as teach other courses to be determined by departmental needs and applicant’s qualifications, such as vocal pedagogy or jazz improvisation. Qualifications Required: 1. Master of Music Degree or other graduate degree in music, voice preferred. 2. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 5. Demonstrated vocal teaching experience. 6. Demonstrated interest and ability to recruit students into a program. Preferred: 1. Doctoral degree in voice or related field. 2. Experience in teaching in a complementary area of music (see Duties and Responsibilities for examples). 3. Demonstrated record of performance in amplified (e.g. contemporary commercial) vocal style(s). 4. Post-secondary teaching experience. 5. Demonstrated ability to form partnerships within the university setting. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union	AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status	Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation	The position is full-time, academic year, non-tenure-track, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal.

Department Information

Department	Music
Contact(s)	Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location	Kingston
Grant Funded	No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Curriculum Vitae. (#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy – a teaching philosophy supporting URI’s strategic priorities of cultivating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment. We value intellectual curiosity, creativity, scholarship, and the global exchange of ideas that enrich our community and contribute meaningfully to the world (as one complete document). Note: Professional references will be upon request by the search committee.

Posting Information

Position Number	106037
Posting Number	F00535
Posting Date	11/02/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17279

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Do you have a Master of Music Degree or other graduate degree in music, voice preferred?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have demonstrated vocal teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have demonstrated interest and ability to recruit students into a program?
   • Yes
   • No
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