Adjunct Voice Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct Voice teacher at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. The role starts in August 2026 and involves teaching class voice and private lessons for various age groups.

Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance or Music Education, and have teaching experience with beginners. Strong communication and organizational skills are also necessary for this role, along with a commitment to fostering new-study singers.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students of all ages and levels.
• Experience with adolescent changing voices is a plus.
• Keyboard skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach class voice for beginner adult singers on Saturdays.
• Provide private lessons for ages 13 and up as assigned.
• Assist with end-of-semester presentations and events.

Skills

Vocal Performance

Music Education

Teaching beginner adults

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance or Music Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Salary

Starting at $40/hr for private lessons, $50/hr for group classes.

Description

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Voice teaching position in the Voice Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD commencing August of 2026.

The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated voice faculty as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping students of all ages and levels achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.

Preferred candidates for this position will have a background in vocal performance and education, and experience teaching students of all ages and levels.

Duties

• Class voice for beginner adult singers (Saturdays)
• Private lessons as assigned for ages 13+ (by arrangement)
• Assist with end‑of‑semester presentations and events as needed
• Attend faculty meetings as needed
• Other appropriate duties as assigned (e.g., help prepare singers for chorus auditions)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and/or Music Education with voice emphasis
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience and training preferred
• Experience teaching beginner adults as well as teens
• Experience with adolescent changing voices a plus
• Experience across genres a plus (classical, musical theater, gospel, etc.)
• Keyboard skills not required, but helpful

Requirements

• Strong commitment to new‑study singers
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Saturday and after‑school/early‑evening availability

This position will be primarily based at the downtown Mt. Vernon Peabody campus, but independent transport to the Preparatory’s county campuses is also required for events and additional assignments as needed.

NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The University is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID‑19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.