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Performance Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering systems performance analysis, capacity planning, and load testing. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Employers provide a support letter documenting the role, your qualifications, and job duties for your visa application.
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Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice)
Compensation:
$54,000 - $62,000
Department:
School of Music
Start Date:
08/16/2027
About this opportunity:
The School of Music invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) beginning August of 2027.
The School of Music is committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where your success is supported. This is a full-time opportunity that comes with a great benefits package. Come be a part of our team!
This position requires on-campus presence.
Employer will consider sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you will bring:
The Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) is a full-time tenure track position that provides Applied Voice instruction, studio and repertoire coaching, recruiting and studio maintenance, maintains an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarships, and teaches complementary courses as needed by the School of Music.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the School of Music, dedicated as teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Applied Voice Instruction: Teach private studio voice lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students across relevant degree tracks (BME Music Education, BM Voice Performance, BA/BS Music, MMP Music Media Production, and MM/DA graduate levels).
Studio & Repertoire Coaching: Provide healthy vocal technique, stylistic interpretation, diction, and repertoire selection.
Recruitment & Studio Maintenance: Actively participate in auditioning, recruiting, and retaining high-caliber voice students to build and maintain a strong voice studio.
Performances & Productions: Maintain an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarship.
Ancillary Coursework: Teach complementary courses as needed by the department (such as vocal pedagogy, diction/literature, and class voice).
Service: Fulfill departmental, college, and university service obligations, including committee work, curriculum development, and student advising.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in music (DMA, DA, or Ph.D.) in Voice or Vocal Pedagogy or equivalent professional background.
- Qualified to chair lecture recital dissertations.
- Demonstrated history of professional performance/creative activity and college-level voice teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Voice type: Tenor
- 3+ years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated success in recruiting and maintaining a successful teaching studio.
- Established national connections and/or professional, regional performance credentials.
How to apply:
Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music, franklin.larey@bsu.edu
The following application materials are required:
- Cover letter of application
- Curriculum vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature.)
In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact information of at least three referees.
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2026.
(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
Curious about our excellent benefits package?
We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.
Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet.
Relocation Program: MakeMyMove
Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection.
Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected.
Current benefits for eligible participants may include:
- Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
- Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
- Access to the Ball State University Library
- One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
- Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
- Help desk for connecting to local resources
- Opportunity for board participation
- Six-month YMCA membership
Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.
Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.
Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice)
Compensation:
$54,000 - $62,000
Department:
School of Music
Start Date:
08/16/2027
About this opportunity:
The School of Music invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) beginning August of 2027.
The School of Music is committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where your success is supported. This is a full-time opportunity that comes with a great benefits package. Come be a part of our team!
This position requires on-campus presence.
Employer will consider sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you will bring:
The Assistant Professor of Music Performance (Voice) is a full-time tenure track position that provides Applied Voice instruction, studio and repertoire coaching, recruiting and studio maintenance, maintains an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarships, and teaches complementary courses as needed by the School of Music.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the School of Music, dedicated as teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Applied Voice Instruction: Teach private studio voice lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students across relevant degree tracks (BME Music Education, BM Voice Performance, BA/BS Music, MMP Music Media Production, and MM/DA graduate levels).
Studio & Repertoire Coaching: Provide healthy vocal technique, stylistic interpretation, diction, and repertoire selection.
Recruitment & Studio Maintenance: Actively participate in auditioning, recruiting, and retaining high-caliber voice students to build and maintain a strong voice studio.
Performances & Productions: Maintain an active profile through professional performance and/or creative scholarship.
Ancillary Coursework: Teach complementary courses as needed by the department (such as vocal pedagogy, diction/literature, and class voice).
Service: Fulfill departmental, college, and university service obligations, including committee work, curriculum development, and student advising.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in music (DMA, DA, or Ph.D.) in Voice or Vocal Pedagogy or equivalent professional background.
- Qualified to chair lecture recital dissertations.
- Demonstrated history of professional performance/creative activity and college-level voice teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Voice type: Tenor
- 3+ years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated success in recruiting and maintaining a successful teaching studio.
- Established national connections and/or professional, regional performance credentials.
How to apply:
Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music, franklin.larey@bsu.edu
The following application materials are required:
- Cover letter of application
- Curriculum vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature.)
In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact information of at least three referees.
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2026.
(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
Curious about our excellent benefits package?
We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.
Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet.
Relocation Program: MakeMyMove
Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection.
Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected.
Current benefits for eligible participants may include:
- Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
- Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
- Access to the Ball State University Library
- One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
- Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
- Help desk for connecting to local resources
- Opportunity for board participation
- Six-month YMCA membership
Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.
Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.
Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Engineer
Frame your credentials around engineering explicitly
TN visa approval depends on your role qualifying under the Engineer category. Your resume, degree, and offer letter must all use engineering language. A title like Performance Analyst with no engineering framing can trigger a denial at the border.
Verify your degree aligns with engineering fields
CBP requires a degree in engineering or a directly related field. Computer Science often qualifies, but Information Technology degrees draw more scrutiny. If your degree title is ambiguous, get a credential evaluation from a recognized organization before your employer files anything.
Target employers with recent visa filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find companies with recent visa filings for engineering roles. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are already familiar with work visa processes, which can streamline their preparation of your TN support letter.
Ask employers to specify performance duties in the offer letter
Your TN support letter must describe duties that map clearly to engineering functions: load testing, latency analysis, infrastructure benchmarking. Generic language like improve system performance gives CBP officers less to work with and increases the chance of follow-up questions.
Use Migrate Mate to find Performance Engineer roles with TN sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate filters for Performance Engineer openings where employers are prepared to sponsor TN visas, so you're contacting decision-makers who already understand the process.
Prepare for port-of-entry questions about your specific role
Canadian citizens present their TN application directly to CBP without a consular appointment. Officers may ask how your daily tasks constitute engineering work. Practice explaining your performance testing and capacity planning responsibilities in concrete, technical terms before you travel.
Performance Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Engineer role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, if the role is structured as engineering work. The TN Engineer category covers performance engineering when your duties include systems analysis, capacity planning, load testing, or infrastructure optimization, and you hold a qualifying degree in engineering or a related field. Roles titled Performance Analyst without engineering framing are more likely to face scrutiny from CBP officers.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Performance Engineer positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no premium processing wait, so you can start work far faster than the H-1B visa timeline allows. Canadian applicants can receive approval at the port of entry the same day. The trade-off is that TN status does not carry dual intent, meaning it cannot be used as a direct pathway to a green card the way an H-1B petition can.
Where can I find Performance Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards where TN eligibility is rarely listed, Migrate Mate surfaces Performance Engineer openings from employers already prepared to support the TN process, saving you significant time during your search.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of engineering duties, the offered pay period and wage, your intended start date, and confirmation that you hold the required credentials. For Mexican citizens, this letter supports the consular visa application. For Canadian citizens, it is presented directly to CBP at the port of entry alongside your degree and any professional credentials.
Can I switch Performance Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until a new TN is approved. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry or a Canadian preclearance airport for the new employer before leaving the current job. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. There is no formal grace period between employers under TN status, so timing your transition carefully with your new employer is essential.