Adjunct Voice Instructor: Commercial Music

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

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.