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Position Information

Position Title Artist-in-Residence, Voice and Opera

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Music

HR Home Department 020215 MUSIC

Pay Grade Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/10/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Artist-in-Residence is a non-tenure track faculty position appointed on the basis of outstanding professional attainments, creative accomplishments, and recognition in his or her specific field and renders specified service to the University including lectures, performances, demonstrations, master classes, and consultations.

Description of Primary Duties

Teaching applied voice and maintaining a strong studio of students majoring in music education, music performance, musical theatre and coordinating Opera Theatre. Additional duties based on departmental needs and the candidate's strengths. Possible assignments could include Singing Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Literature, or other classes as needed. The ability to work collegially and supportively with faculty colleagues, students, and the community is expected with attention to the Missouri State University's Public Affairs Mission of cultural competence, community engagement, and ethical leadership.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Artist-in-Residence are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

DMA in Vocal Performance. Broad knowledge of vocal repertoire, successful teaching record, and experience directing opera.,

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21510.htm

Open Date 04/13/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration will be April 30, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications, a current CV, links to videos of performances, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references. Video web links can be uploaded utilizing the online media presentation during the online application process or applicants may upload a list of links in a Word document.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20260025FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85957

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Online Media Presentation

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Other Documents -1

Certificate/License-1

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