Part-Time Vocal Instructor

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Vocal Performance
DEPARTMENT: School of Music

Summary/Objective:

The School of Music at University of the Arts seeks a part-time/adjunct position for the instruction of applied vocal instruction, including non-major lessons beginning Fall 2022.

The Vocal Performance program at the University of the Arts is focused in contemporary voice, where students are given a solid foundation in vocal technique, and are encouraged to explore a variety of genres to help prepare them for a career in music. Applied faculty are to participate in department meetings, juries/mid-year exams, and occasionally audition days, senior recitals, and recruiting events.

Faculty are expected to be positive thought leaders, and demonstrate a desire to work collaboratively with a diverse student population. The University is particularly interested in reviewing applications from candidates with demonstrated investment in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and whose identities and/or professional work intersect with or address historically marginalized communities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not claim to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Well-rounded knowledge of traditional vocal technique and performance technique
  • Understand how to teach a variety of musical genres (i.e Jazz, R&B, Classical, Pop, Musical theater, etc) to music majors and non-majors
  • 5+ years actively pursuing their creative and scholarly work in the field of vocal performance
  • 2+ years teaching experience is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance is required

About the School of Music:

The School of Music at the University of the Arts prepares students to be innovators and leaders. Jazz and contemporary music serve as the nucleus of the School’s curriculum preparing students for careers as performers, composers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Faculty integrate traditional foundations and techniques with experimentation, improvisation, and originality to drive the School’s educational philosophy.

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

TO APPLY:
Interested, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, including their teaching philosophy and summary experience, resume or curriculum vitae, and include the names of three references to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure the job title is in the Subject line.

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