Assistant Professor, Voice

Job no: 562355 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Fullerton Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time School of Music College of the Arts Assistant Professor Fall 2027 The 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. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success.

As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on Latinx student success.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university’s mission and core values.

We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success. Position CSUF 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.

Application A 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 [email protected] or call 657‐278‐3511 Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

The College and Department The 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.

Compensation

The 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 Benefits An 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.

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