Assistant Professor, Voice

Assistant Professor, Voice

School of Music
College of the
Arts
Assistant
Professor
Fall 2027

The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton,
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in Voice, with an appointment beginning Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are committed
teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life
for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually
mentored projects. The successful candidate will teach
undergraduate and graduate voice students; additional courses may
include: vocal pedagogy, vocal workshops, diction, song and opera
literature; share in departmental responsibilities, including
student advisement, recruitment activities, auditions and juries,
and committee service; and continue scholarship and/or creative
development at a regional/ national/ international level. Must have
a strong commitment to excellence and a record of successful voice
teaching. It is expected that the successful candidate will be an
active performer and remain active in the professional field while
teaching in the college environment and/or continue a record of
scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, master classes and
lectures.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in music or MM with

commensurate experience.

• College-level teaching experience.
• Proven record of voice teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide and

culturally diverse range of students and colleagues, including
marginalized social groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mezzo-soprano, Baritone or

Bass.

• Proven artistry as a performer.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and recruit outstanding

undergraduate and graduate students.

Application
A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position #
562355, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required

qualifications

• Curriculum vitae
• Research and/or creative activities statement
• Teaching statement
• Link to recent solo performance(s), approximately 15-20

minutes, please do not send individual files

• Unofficial transcripts from all previously attended

colleges/universities/conservatories

• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

• Inclusive excellence

is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of
diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational
success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of
thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects
of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and
hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about
achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members
of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute
(Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

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Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the
rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern
California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a
faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the
following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and
understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities

• List of three references with relevant contact information
• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back
into your applicant portal.

• Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit

additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly
articles, portfolio, etc.).

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Joni
Prado, Vocal Area Coordinator and Search Committee Chair at
jjprado@fullerton.edu or call
657‐278‐3511

Application Deadline
To be assured full
consideration, all application materials must be received by
December 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment
date is August 2027.

The College and Department
The Cal State
Fullerton College of the Arts is an essential part
of the creative fabric of Southern California, proudly serving as
both an academic and cultural resource for our region. We are a
living laboratory for the arts where success is measured in lines
of dialogue, phrases of choreography, sheets of music and slabs of
clay. As a vibrant community of dedicated artists and educators, we
work collaboratively to push boundaries in the arts and prepare
students to be the next leaders and innovators in their field.
Graduates of the College of the Arts contribute to the vitality of
the arts nationally and globally and can be found throughout the
thriving art and entertainment industries. Each year, we host more
than 40,000 visitors who come to experience the exhibitions,
concerts, masterclasses, visiting artist lectures, and performances
we present.

Since 1960, the Cal State Fullerton School of
Music has fostered an educational and artistic environment
where student achievement and artistic expression thrive. Home to a
passionate and esteemed faculty who are respected scholars,
teachers, and performers; the CSUF School of Music is a place of
collaboration and growth for the diverse, dedicated, and talented
students who call it home. Students are the heart of the CSUF
School of Music.

Offering a rigorous, relevant and comprehensive curriculum,
graduates of the School of Music find success in all facets of the
music profession. Alumni are renowned performers and composers,
impactful educators, and respected scholars.

Compensation
The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $6,884 to $7,022 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information
Multiple positions
may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the
applicant pool.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions. For tenure-track faculty positions, California
State University, Fullerton is currently not
sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established
by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful non-immigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/562355/assistant-professor-voice
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