The University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music seeks applications for a two-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in Applied Voice, starting in August 2026. After the conclusion of the two-year term, the position may be considered for renewal. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice lessons to undergraduate vocal music majors, graduate vocal music majors, and undergraduate non-majors; teaching studio class and seminar; participating in departmental service responsibilities as required; and recruiting music majors into the music program. Additional teaching assignments will depend upon departmental need and area(s) of expertise.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in vocal music performance or closely related field; and successful college-level teaching experience of applied voice lessons required.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in vocal music performance or closely related field; and at least three years of successful college-level teaching of applied voice lessons preferred.

For more information, please contact Sara Hunter at 319-273-2024, or sara.hunter@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by December 22, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita

2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 12/22/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.