Associate Professor (Head of Vocal Studies)

About the role

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, seeks an outstanding, internationally recognized artist/teacher to lead the Vocal Studies program. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a dynamic studio
• Teach and/or supervise adjunct faculty in opera workshop, diction, literature, pedagogy and language instruction in German, French and Italian
• Engage in community and outreach activities
• Recruit students through national and international involvement at various levels, including targeted pre-tertiary programs and similar organizations throughout the region

Requirements

• Academic qualifications in areas relevant to conservatory training
• Significant performance and leadership experience as a vocalist or collaborative musician
• Exceptional performer and dedicated teacher with a proven track record of leadership and teaching at an elite performance level
• Strong leadership, communication, collaborative and organizational skills
• Evidence of artistic research activity in music in areas such as performance and pedagogy
• Works well in a collaborative and innovative conservatory environment

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a conservatory or other tertiary-level institutions focused on professional training in areas of music including performance, pedagogy, and artistic research

Skills

• Ability to maintain a dynamic studio
• Ability to teach and/or supervise adjunct faculty in opera workshop, diction, literature, pedagogy and language instruction in German, French and Italian
• Ability to engage in community and outreach activities
• Ability to recruit students through national and international involvement at various levels, including targeted pre-tertiary programs and similar organizations throughout the region

Pay

A practice-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Appointment to commence in August 2026. The selection process will commence in November 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.