Adjunct Voice & Diction Instructor for Singers

grcc

Grand Rapids (MI)

Hybrid

USD 18,000 - 32,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Diction for Singers (English and Italian) and Applied Voice Lessons for the Fall 2026 semester. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30, with opportunities for additional courses as needed.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students, with teaching across hybrid/online modalities and a

Qualifications

Master's degree in Music - Vocal Performance or comparable degree from an accredited institution required.
Successful applied voice teaching experience to students at varying stages of vocal development is required.
Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.
Participation in professional development and/or continuous improvement activities in order to remain current in the field.
Teaching experience at a community college preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Diction for Singers and Applied Voice Lessons.
Teach Diction for Singers, focused on English and Italian diction.
Teach weekly one-on-one applied voice lessons to music majors, secondary applied students, and personal interest students.
Prepare students for juries, recitals, auditions, and other performance opportunities.
Participate in jury evaluations, performance class, and departmental performances when appropriate.
Communicate/coordinate with the collaborative pianist faculty and ensemble directors.
Mentor students in vocal technique, healthy voice practices, and stylistically appropriate repertoire.
Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.
Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.
Keep accurate student academic records.
Report grades by contractual deadline.
Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students’ needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.