Opera Vocal Coach (Adjunct) — University-Level Performance

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor specializing in Opera Vocal Coaching beginning January 19, 2027. The department offers B.M. Performance, B.A., and B.M. in Music Education with a storied opera program.

The candidate will coach vocalists, coordinate with the Music Director, and prepare students for fully staged opera productions, including rehearsals and potential onstage duties; emphasis on repertoire knowledge and diction is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience with a national profile as a Vocal Coach/Collaborative Pianist.
• Thorough knowledge of languages, diction, and operatic literature.
• Experience preparing opera performances at the university or professional level.
• Record of excellence teaching students at the highest professional level.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Vocal Coach for the opera program in coordination with the Music Director.
• Prepare students for our fully staged opera production including attending all musical rehearsal, with the possibility of extending the contract to room staging and onstage rehearsals in collaboration with the Opera Stage Director and the Music Director.
• A commitment to promoting VCU music opera program and experience with community engagement is desired.

Skills

Vocal coaching

Piano skills

Repertoire knowledge

Language/diction knowledge

University-level teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience with a national profile as a Vocal Coach/Collaborative Pianist

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor specializing in Opera Vocal Coaching beginning January 19, 2027. The department offers B.M. Performance, B.A., and B.M. in Music Education with a storied opera program.

The candidate will coach vocalists, coordinate with the Music Director, and prepare students for fully staged opera productions, including rehearsals and potential onstage duties; emphasis on repertoire knowledge and diction is required.