Applications are invited for a position in Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Morningside University at the rank of Assistant Professor, with specialization in voice (tenor or baritone/bass preferred, all voice types considered) beginning August 10, 2026.  This is a 2- year visiting position with a teaching load of 24 credits each academic year.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach studio voice and other possible teaching assignments based on qualifications in support of the needs of the Voice Area, or undergraduate courses supporting the general education curriculum, music education, musicology, professional development and Voice Seminar;
• supervise recitals,
• maintain a record of performances that indicates continuing growth;
• recruit undergraduate voice students to the Morningside School of Visual and Performing Arts-Voice area;
• serve on institutional committees and perform other appropriate institutional and professional service.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or Doctorate (preferred); college teaching experience preferred. We are seeking an accomplished and creative musician with an excellent reputation in performance and teaching to add to our robust offerings in choral, opera and instrumental music.

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its Interim President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and School of Business all offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Learn more about Morningside University at morningside.edu

Review of applications will begin after October 31st, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background check and education verification are required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Apply on-line by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu and putting ‘Voice Search’ in the subject line. To ensure full consideration, candidates should provide the following required documents:

• A letter of interest
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of creative activity:
  • Audio or video links to at least two live performances. This may include, but is not limited to recordings of recitals, stage productions, masterclasses, and singing-related presentations. Online links must be embedded in a word document and should be accessible by direct link through domains such as YouTube or Vimeo.

If you have any questions about the position, please don’t hesitate to contact Heath Weber, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at weberh@morningside.edu