Job Description

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, offers a unique and adventurous 21st century Asian environment in which we train and educate performers, composers, producers and recording engineers to take advantage of future professional and artistic opportunities both in Singapore and in the world.  The Conservatory is distinctively international in terms of its faculty, student population and artistic outlook.  Our mission is to be a focal point for musical activity, artistic development and research, for Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music is seeking an outstanding, internationally recognized artist/teacher to fill the position of Head of Vocal Studies.  This is a full-time position.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding vocalist and/or collaborative musician, with significant performance and leadership experience, and the capacity to provide a vision for the development of vocal studies at the Conservatory. 
Participation in the artistic life of Singapore and the region is also expected.  In addition to maintaining a dynamic studio, the candidate will also be active in teaching and/or supervising adjunct faculty in the areas of opera workshop, diction, literature, pedagogy and language instruction in German, French and Italian, engaging in community and outreach activities, and recruiting students to the Conservatory through both national and international involvement at various levels, including targeted pre-tertiary programs and similar organizations throughout the region. 

Requirements for interested applicants include:

•   Academic qualifications in areas relevant to conservatory training.
•  Teaching experience in a conservatory or other tertiary-level institutions focused on professional training in areas of music including performance, pedagogy, and artistic research.
• An exceptional performer as well as a 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.

Rank/Salary: Practice-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae outlining performance and teaching background and experience, three letters of recommendation, and link to a sample recording of recent performances, to the Search Committee via the NUS recruitment portal at NUS Careers Enquiries about the position can be sent to the Dean's Office.

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.  

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Department : Dean's Office (YST Conservatory of Music)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30553