Assistant/Associate Professor of Opera/Vocal Coaching, College-Conservatory of Music

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) seeks an experienced pianist/vocal coach for a tenure-track appointment within the highly collaborative Opera Department of the Division of Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration (TAPAA).

Opera and Voice majors at CCM are predominately graduate students who have successfully completed competitive auditions for a place in one of three programs: The Artist Diploma in Opera: Vocal Performance, Coaching or Directing, the MM in Voice, and the DMA in Voice. Opera productions are supported by the Department of Theatre Design and Production, which offers a BFA/MFA in the following seven areas: Costume Design and Technology, Lighting Design and Technology, Makeup Design and Technology, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management and Technical Production.

The successful candidate is expected to engage in professional activities, maintaining visibility at the regional, national and international level. Such activities may include teaching, professional engagement or creative research. It is further expected that this position should be the faculty member’s primary professional responsibility, that they will carry out their duties in person at CCM and that they will reside within the greater Cincinnati area.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials. Anticipated start date: August 2027.

Essential Functions

Faculty Opera Coach

• Provide private vocal coaching to advanced (graduate-level) students in both operatic and art song literature as well as supervise or lead the musical preparation of projects within the Opera Department.
• Duties will be split between individual vocal coaching, the coaching of opera productions, and teaching related courses according to the needs of the Department, in addition to mentoring student pianist/coaches in their work on departmental productions.
• Working knowledge of lyric diction in the following languages: English, Italian, French, German. Addition languages such as Russian. Czech and Spanish are desirable.

• Departmental administrative responsibilities such as recruitment, attending auditions, and advising may also be part of an anticipated workload.

• Faculty are required to participate fully in service to the Department/Division, the College/University and the community. Weekly department meetings, Committees, Season planning discussions and other duties as they are assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have either:

An advanced degree or Master's degree in music or Artists Diploma Opera Degree in addition to a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience. Such experience may include working at an institution of higher learn, or professional opera houses.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in music in addition to a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. Such experience may include post-baccalaureate work experience at an institution of higher learn, or professional opera houses.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Fluency in a second language.
• Experience conducting at a regional or national level. Videos to be submitted upon request.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Application Process Information

Please complete an online application and include:

• Letter of application

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Teaching Statement/ Teaching Philosophy

• Three (3) references with their contact information.

All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.