Adjunct Voice Instructor – Classical to Contemporary

Union University; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Union University seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Music – Voice to teach and perform across classical, commercial, gospel, jazz, and contemporary worship styles. Responsibilities include primary and secondary voice, accompanying students on piano, and supervising recitals.

The department expects strong belt singing technique, ability to coach vocal ensembles, and willingness to contribute to scholarly activities and departmental duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent.
• Ability to instruct students across degree tracks including Vocal Performance, Vocal Music Education, Worship Leadership, and Commercial Music.
• Live professional performance experience in commercial-based genres and classical solo vocal performance.
• Ability to work in team leadership, collaborate, and teach undergraduate-level group and private voice.
• Demonstrate belt singing technique.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and secondary applied voice for Music Education, Commercial Music, and Worship Leadership.
• Provide applied lessons for minors and elective voice students.
• 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 duties may be assigned based on interests and departmental needs.

Skills

Voice instruction

Piano accompaniment

Ensemble direction

Teaching undergrad level

Belting technique

Education

Master's degree in Vocal Performance

Tools

Piano

Nashville Numbers

Job description

Union University seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Music – Voice to teach and perform across classical, commercial, gospel, jazz, and contemporary worship styles. Responsibilities include primary and secondary voice, accompanying students on piano, and supervising recitals.

The department expects strong belt singing technique, ability to coach vocal ensembles, and willingness to contribute to scholarly activities and departmental duties as needed.