The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time Voice Instructor in the department of Theatre and Music Theatre beginning August 2023. The primary responsibility of this full-time, salaried position includes teaching applied voice lessons to BFA Music Theatre students.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate patience, time management, attention to detail, and great interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have strong grounding and training in both classical and musical theatre vocal technique (legit, belt, pop/rock, etc.) and a thorough knowledge of musical theatre repertoire (Golden Age, Pop/Rock, Contemporary, etc.). Knowledge of classical music literature is a plus.

Qualifications:

• MM or MFA in Vocal Performance or Vocal Pedagogy, along with specialized training in musical theatre voice or contemporary commercial music is required.
• Bachelor's degree with professional and/or teaching experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Collegiate voice instruction and diversified teaching experience is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the Employment Visa.

To apply: Please complete online employment application form and upload:

• A letter of application indicating interest
• Your resume or curriculum vitae, and
• Contact information for two professional references.

Review of applications: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received before March 1, 2023, will receive priority consideration.

Contact: Rick Walters, Executive Artistic Director, Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601. Email: rhwalters@viterbo.edu

About Viterbo University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.