Part Time - Music Voice - Vocal Instructor

Penn State University; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Vocal Instructor at Abington to teach individual vocal lessons starting in August 2026. This position offers a chance to work with a diverse student population and requires strong teaching skills focused on student engagement.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, as well as experience in college-level teaching. Responsibilities include teaching VOICE 100 and preparing students for recitals. This is a non-tenure track appointment with possible reappointment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching at the college level is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual vocal lessons in VOICE 100.
• Prepare students for campus recital each semester.
• Develop individual lesson schedules with students.

Skills

Student-centered teaching approach

Experience in vocal instruction

Ability to prepare students for recitals

Flexible lesson scheduling

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

## Part Time - Music Voice - Vocal InstructorApplylocations: Penn State Abingtontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079583# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Division of Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington is seeking a part-time instructor to teach individual vocal lessons beginning **August 2026**. This is a one semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. Candidates with a student-centered, innovative, and engaging approach to teaching are encouraged to apply.# Job Duties* Teach up to two sections of *VOICE 100, Voice Secondary* per semester.* VOICE 100: individual instruction in voice. Sessions are one-half hour per week.* Work with students to develop individual, weekly lesson schedules agreeable to both the student and the instructor.* Prepare students for campus recital each semester.* Depending on expertise, additional opportunities for teaching instrumental lessons may be available.# Requirements and Qualifications* Master's degree in relevant field strongly preferred; equivalent professional experience or training will be considered.* Experience teaching at the college level is highly desirable.Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV). In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of two (2) professional references, if requested. *Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled*.The Abington College of The Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse student population in the suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information about the college, visit our website at: **www.abington.psu.edu**. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.