Department
College of Music - Voice & Opera Area
Responsibilities
The qualified candidate will coach graduate voice majors in preparation for degree recitals and opera productions and will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring students. The candidate will also teach appropriate vocal-related courses in undergraduate and graduate sequences, including diction and song literature. Musical collaboration for faculty recitals will be expected.
Additional responsibilities may include instructing graduate collaborative piano students; serving as Music Director of Opera Workshop; mentoring Opera Graduate Assistants; and contributing to other instructional and artistic activities appropriate to the candidate’s experience and expertise.
Qualifications
- Candidate will have completed a doctoral degree in collaborative piano or a master's degree with equivalent professional experience with a record of achievement as an actively performing, collaborative artist.
- Knowledge of and experience in working as a vocal coach with professional proficiency in English, French, German and Italian lyric diction is required.
- Candidate must have experience coaching opera and vocal repertoire, across all major historical periods, at the post-secondary and/or professional level.
- The ideal candidate must be open to a range of musical styles and approaches to learning and teaching, recruitment, creative activity, and service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Spanish, Russian and/or Czech is desired.
- The qualified candidate should demonstrate extensive experience performing and collaborating with vocal artists at the collegiate and/or professional levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability/interest in working in a collegial and mutually supportive environment is expected.
Other Information
FSU Opera encompasses three fully staged opera productions each year with orchestra; up to two outreach opera productions; curricular Opera Workshop and Opera Literature courses; MM programs in opera coaching and opera stage direction; and fully staged opera scenes programs. The qualified candidate will be an experienced and proficient opera coach and rehearsal accompanist and will contribute as a member of the FSU Opera team. Additional opportunities and responsibilities may be available depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.
The College of Music at Florida State University: is the largest such college in the Southeast and the third largest university-based music program in the nation. With over 90 faculty and 40 support staff, the College offers a range of degrees in music, baccalaureate through the doctorate. We are home to approximately 700 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, who represent nearly every state in the nation and 20 foreign countries.
Contact Info
For technical assistance applying to this position, please contact Eden Wahlquist
Other inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair as follows:
Dr. Marcía Porter, Committee Chair
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Application Materials:
- Cover letter, one to two pages
- CV
- Names and contact information for five references
- Links to performances of operatic and art song repertoire in a variety of languages, 20 to 30 minutes
- Vocal coaching video of the candidate coaching singer(s) from the piano, 20 to 30 minutes
- All videos and recordings must be from the last five years
Confidential letters of recommendation from at least three references will also need to be submitted on your behalf.
Letters may be solicited through our system or directed to CM-HiringDocs@fsu.edu
Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
- After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
- Click the My References link;
- Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
- Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled. However, for priority consideration, please complete all application materials by November 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain ongoing until the position is filled.
Appointment will begin August 9, 2027.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
