Position Title: Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) Compensation: $54,000 - $62,000 Department: School of Music Start Date: 08/16/2027 About this opportunity: The School of Music invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) beginning August of 2027. The School of Music is committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where your success is supported. This is a full-time opportunity that comes with a great benefits package. Come be a part of our team! This position requires on-campus presence. Employer will consider sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: The Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) is a full-time tenure track position that provides Applied Voice instruction, studio and repertoire coaching, recruiting and studio maintenance, maintains an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarships, and teaches complementary courses as needed by the School of Music. Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the School of Music, dedicated as teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities: Applied Voice Instruction: Teach private studio voice lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students across relevant degree tracks (BME Music Education, BM Voice Performance, BA/BS Music, MMP Music Media Production, and MM/DA graduate levels). Studio & Repertoire Coaching: Provide healthy vocal technique, stylistic interpretation, diction, and repertoire selection. Recruitment & Studio Maintenance: Actively participate in auditioning, recruiting, and retaining high-caliber voice students to build and maintain a strong voice studio. Performances & Productions: Maintain an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarship. Ancillary Coursework: Teach complementary courses as needed by the department (such as vocal pedagogy, diction/literature, and class voice). Service: Fulfill departmental, college, and university service obligations, including committee work, curriculum development, and student advising. Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in music (DMA, DA, or Ph.D.) in Voice or Vocal Pedagogy or equivalent professional background. Qualified to chair lecture recital dissertations. Demonstrated history of professional performance/creative activity and college-level voice teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Voice type: Tenor 3+ years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated success in recruiting and maintaining a successful teaching studio. Established national connections and/or professional, regional performance credentials. How to apply: Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music, [email protected] The following application materials are required: Cover letter of application Curriculum vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature.) In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact information of at least three referees. Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2026. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) What we offer: At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. Relocation Program: MakeMyMove Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection. Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected. Current benefits for eligible participants may include: Up to $5,000 cash for relocation Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector Access to the Ball State University Library One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets Help desk for connecting to local resources Opportunity for board participation Six-month YMCA membership Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status. Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve. Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663

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