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Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice — Music

University of Rhode Island

RI, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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University Of Rhode Island Human Resource Administration 80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 [email protected] - 401.874.2416 - 401.874.5741 (fax) URI Homepage Home Search Jobs Job Alerts Log In /Create Account Help About URI Office of Human Resources Office of Equal Opportunity Campus Maps & Directions Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:(#1) Cover letter.(#2) Curriculum Vitae.(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy - a teaching philosophy supporting URI's strategic priorities of cultivating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment. We value intellectual curiosity, creativity, scholarship, and the global exchange of ideas that enrich our community and contribute meaningfully to the world (as one complete document).Note: Professional references will be upon request by the search committee. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026. Applications received after December 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.________________________________________________________________________________________________________About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.________________________________________________________________________________________________________This position is in the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Music Department is located within the newly renovated URI Fine Arts Center, which houses the Music, Theater, and Art departments. Learn about the URI Music Department at: https://web.uri.edu/music/ The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a full-time appointment for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Amplified Voice beginning in the fall of 2027.THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSONPOSITION SUMMARY:Teach applied lessons and a vocal ensemble in contemporary vocal styles, as well as teach other courses to be determined by departmental needs and applicant’s qualifications, such as vocal pedagogy or jazz improvisation. Qualifications Required: 1. Master of Music Degree or other graduate degree in music, voice preferred. 2. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 5. Demonstrated vocal teaching experience. 6. Demonstrated interest and ability to recruit students into a program. Preferred: 1. Doctoral degree in voice or related field.2. Experience in teaching in a c

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By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-11-14

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Opportunity and Market

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Career Outlook

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Compensation

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Housing and Cost of Living

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Commute

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Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

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Relocation Considerations

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What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

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Methodology

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  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-11-14; retrieved 2026-11-14.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-11-14; retrieved 2026-11-14.