Shenandoah Conservatory: Founded in 1875, Shenandoah Conservatory has an extraordinary legacy of shaping the arts in Virginia and beyond. Located at the head of the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA, the Conservatory is now home to over 700 students from across the nation and globe enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in the areas of music, theater, and dance, and includes a distinguished faculty of more than 125, half of whom are full-time. Based on the main campus of Shenandoah University, the Conservatory is within easy driving distance of Washington, DC and is easily accessible internationally via Dulles International Airport. As a visionary and collaborative arts community, Shenandoah Conservatory educates motivated students in a supportive and inclusive environment and equips them for professional success.
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Shenandoah University’s Conservatory is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Music, Vocal Pedagogy. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
Shenandoah Conservatory seeks a dynamic and collaborative pedagogue to join its Vocal/Choral Division and contribute to the ongoing success of the MM and DMA Voice Pedagogy degree programs. This full-time career- contract track appointment will begin August 15, 2024.
The successful candidate will:
About the Vocal Pedagogy Program: The Voice Pedagogy Program at Shenandoah Conservatory is a thriving community committed to merging scientific research with intuitive knowledge to support singers of all styles. Students learn a functional approach to singing and teaching that meets the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds in a way that honors their culture, identity, and artistic goals. Coursework includes voice physiology, acoustics, technology, motor learning theory and cognitive science, repertoire, and methods for both CCM and classical styles. Shenandoah Conservatory was the first institution in the United States to offer a Master of Music in Contemporary Commercial Music Voice Pedagogy and we are the only institution in the United States with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice Pedagogy that is open to singers of all styles. Our
graduates are teaching at universities and private studios throughout the world, presenting at conferences, and publishing papers in leading journals.
Required Skills
The applicant will hold a MFA, Ph.D., D.M.A., EdD, or similar terminal degree, have a history of successful applied voice studio teaching, experience teaching pedagogy courses, and a record of scholarship in the form of presentations, workshops, and/or publications.
Required Experience:
1. 10+ years experience teaching private voice lessons in an academic and/or independent studio setting
2. Have a record of presentations for national conferences and professional organizations and/or publications in books and/or journals
3. A collaborative spirit and willingness to support multiple pedagogical approaches, while creating a brave space for challenging discussions; and
4. Ability to guide doctoral dissertations/final projects.
We are especially interested in meeting candidates with strengths in any of the following areas:
1. 10+ years experience teaching CCM styles
2. Experience teaching anatomy and physiology
3. Ability to teach acoustics and applied studio technology (VoceVista, etc.)
4. Experience with live sound and/or recording studio technology
How to Apply:
Candidates should be prepared to submit the following:
1. Cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, including an explanation regarding how the candidate can contribute to Shenandoah’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The cover letter should specifically address your ability to contribute to the vocal pedagogy programs success and how you are currently contributing to the advancement of evidence-based voice pedagogy;
2. Curriculum Vitae with contact information for three references;
3. Two teaching videos (maximum of 15 minutes each).
4. Two to three links to podcasts, presentations, performances, or publications you have participated in, authored, or contributed to.Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.
Required Experience
The applicant will hold a MFA, Ph.D., D.M.A., EdD, or similar terminal degree, have a history of successful applied voice studio teaching, experience teaching pedagogy courses, and a record of scholarship in the form of presentations, workshops, and/or publications.
Required Experience:
1. 10+ years experience teaching private voice lessons in an academic and/or independent studio setting
2. Have a record of presentations for national conferences and professional organizations and/or publications in books and/or journals
3. A collaborative spirit and willingness to support multiple pedagogical approaches, while creating a brave space for challenging discussions; and
4. Ability to guide doctoral dissertations/final projects.
We are especially interested in meeting candidates with strengths in any of the following areas:
1. 10+ years experience teaching CCM styles
2. Experience teaching anatomy and physiology
3. Ability to teach acoustics and applied studio technology (VoceVista, etc.)
4. Experience with live sound and/or recording studio technology
How to Apply:
Candidates should be prepared to submit the following:
1. Cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, including an explanation regarding how the candidate can contribute to Shenandoah’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The cover letter should specifically address your ability to contribute to the vocal pedagogy programs success and how you are currently contributing to the advancement of evidence-based voice pedagogy;
2. Curriculum Vitae with contact information for three references;
3. Two teaching videos (maximum of 15 minutes each).
4. Two to three links to podcasts, presentations, performances, or publications you have participated in, authored, or contributed to.Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.