Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Voice)

Union University; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Union University seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Music – Commercial Music (Voice) to teach applied voice across multiple programs and styles in Jackson, Tennessee. The role includes coaching ensembles and performing in faculty concerts as directed.

The candidate should have a master’s degree in vocal performance or related field, with professional commercial singing and live performance experience, plus the ability to teach both private and group voice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent.
• Ability to teach undergraduate-level voice across degree tracks including Vocal Performance, Vocal Music Education, Worship Leadership, and Commercial Music.
• Commercial singing experience in studio recording contexts.
• Live professional performance experience in commercial genres as well as classical solo vocal performance.
• Ability to work in a team leadership setting, with strong collaborative skills, and experience teaching undergraduate-level group and private voice.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and secondary applied voice for students in Music Education, Commercial Music, and Worship Leadership.
• Provide applied lessons for minors and elective voice students.
• Opportunities to coach, direct, and supervise vocal ensembles; perform in faculty concerts and university ensembles.

Skills

Teaching experience

Live performance

Studio recording

Collaborative skills

Belt singing technique

Education

Master’s degree in Vocal Performance / Commercial Voice / Vocal Jazz

Job description

Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Voice)

Position Title Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Voice)

Division

Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV)

Department

Department Music

Location

Location Jackson

Job Summary

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music – Commercial Music (Voice).Union University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

Teaching responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities include primary and secondary applied voice for students in Music Education, Commercial Music, and Worship Leadership. Applied lessons for minors and elective voice students. Additional teaching opportunities may include commercial vocal techniques, commercial vocal styles pedagogy, recording studio singing techniques, and vocal improvisation techniques. This position requires the ability to perform and teach various styles including Classical, Commercial, Gospel, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Worship music. The candidate should demonstrate ability in teaching and modeling belt singing technique. The ability to accompany students on piano from written music and charts/Nashville numbers is desired. Opportunities to provide coaching, direction, and supervision for vocal ensembles may be available. Perform in Faculty Concerts and University ensembles as directed. Supervise Student Junior and Senior Recitals and Projects in voice.

Additional responsibilities encompass service to the department, university, and community along with appropriate scholarly activities.

Other Job Duties

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent.
• Skill, ability, and stylistic adaptability to instruct students pursuing vocal studies in various degree tracks, including Vocal Performance, Vocal Music Education, Worship Leadership, and Commercial Music.
• Commercial singing experience in studio recording contexts.
• Live professional performance experience in commercial-based genres as well as classical solo vocal performance.
• Ability to work in a team leadership setting, strong collaborative skills, and experience teaching undergraduate-level group and private voice.
• Demonstrate ability in teaching and modeling belt singing technique.

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or Ph.D. in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent
• Extensive studio recording and commercial performance credits
• Demonstrated solo and choral performance experience in multiple styles, including Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Commercial styles, and contemporary Worship
• University-level teaching experience in applied voice, vocal techniques, and pedagogy
• Ability to accompany students on piano from written music and charts/Nashville Numbers
• Ability to teach Music Theory and musicianship/aural skills courses a plus.

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Number

Posting Number F038P