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Performance Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when your responsibilities include analyzing organizational performance, developing improvement strategies, and advising business units. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate; Mexican citizens require consular processing. A bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field is required.
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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 Manager
Align your credentials to management consulting
TN visa eligibility for Performance Managers depends on classifying the role under Management Consultant. Your resume and degree transcripts must show advisory and analytical responsibilities, not just operational oversight. A mismatch between your credentials and that category is the most common denial trigger.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Large organizations in healthcare, logistics, and financial services regularly sponsor TN professionals for performance-focused roles. These employers have internal processes for generating the employer support letter CBP or a consulate requires, which reduces back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Get your employer support letter right the first time
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the port of entry using your employer's letter. It must specify that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field and describe duties that match Management Consultant. Vague language about 'driving results' or 'leading teams' is not enough.
Search for TN jobs using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Performance Manager roles by employers actively seeking TN visa candidates. The platform surfaces sponsorship-ready job listings so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the USMCA process or unsure whether your role qualifies.
Clarify your role's scope during negotiations
Performance Managers who also handle direct reports or own a P&L can face TN scrutiny if the role reads more like general management than consulting. Before accepting an offer, confirm with the employer that the job description emphasizes analysis, recommendations, and performance improvement over line management.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular processing timeline
Mexican citizens must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at a land port of entry. Appointment availability and document review add time to the process. Request your employer support letter and gather degree credentials well before your intended start date to avoid gaps.
Performance Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but classification matters. TN visa eligibility for Performance Managers typically falls under the Management Consultant category, which requires the role to involve providing advisory services, analyzing organizational performance, and recommending improvements. Roles that are primarily operational or involve managing large direct-report structures may face scrutiny from CBP or a consular officer.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Performance Manager roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican citizens. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at the border for Canadian nationals on the same day. H-1B visa requires an employer to enter the lottery in March, wait for selection, and file months before a October 1 start date. For Performance Manager roles that qualify under TN's Management Consultant category, TN is almost always the faster path.
Where can I find Performance Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Performance Manager roles from employers who are open to TN visa sponsorship. Searching general job boards can waste time because most listings don't specify visa sponsorship type, and many employers are unfamiliar with USMCA categories. Starting with a platform built around TN-eligible roles narrows your search to sponsorship-ready opportunities from the outset.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, the professional category you're entering under, your anticipated length of employment, and a description of duties. For Performance Manager roles, the letter should make clear that the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and involves consulting-style analytical work rather than general management.
Can I switch employers while working on a TN visa as a Performance Manager?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your application. Canadian citizens can often get a new TN approved at the border with a new employer letter. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp, so plan the transition timeline accordingly.