Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor to teach individual voice lessons and masterclasses. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Music and proficiency in vocal pedagogy. The role is temporary and part-time, emphasizing communication skills and the ability to teach diverse student populations. This position is contingent upon class enrollment and allows for a supportive and inclusive teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial and classical vocal pedagogy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful teaching demonstration for studio voice.
• Interview, teaching demonstration, and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual half-hour and hour studio voice lessons.
• Conduct an hour-long masterclass.
• Maintain a minimum of twenty-five minutes office hours for each workload hour.

Skills

Knowledge of voice pedagogy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to teach diverse populations

Teaching demonstration ability

Education

Master’s Degree in Music

BA degree in voice performance

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor (Unsolicited)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the APSCUF Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Class schedule and modality (face-to-face, online, blended, etc.) is set by the dean of the college.

Faculty Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number: F02724

Department: Music

Working Title: Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor (Unsolicited)

Classification: Instructor – 24900

Position Summary Information

Nature of position: Temporary, part‑time

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Department of Music at Millersville University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach voice students. A temporary, part‑time studio instructor is responsible for teaching each week individual half‑hour and hour studio voice lessons as well as an hour‑long masterclass to music education majors.

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.

A complete application will include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar‑issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education...

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

Teaching and Professional Responsibilities

Teaching will be done in a traditional learning environment.

Part‑time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty‑five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position will require in‑person instruction on Millersville University’s campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);

Continuing Scholarly Growth and Professional Development and Service to the University and/or Community

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

Other Responsibilities

• Other reasonable duties are assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.
• Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

Department Description

The Tell School of Music in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences comprises 12 full‑time and 19 part‑time faculty members, two support staff, and 220 music majors and minors. It offers programs in the Bachelor of Science in Music Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with concentrations in Production, Management, and Live audio, the minor in Music, and courses in general education. In addition, it offers large and small ensemble experiences for music majors and general students and has NASM accreditation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in vocal performance or voice pedagogy, or a BA degree in voice performance with 15 additional graduate credits in music.
• Demonstrated knowledge of voice, commercial and classical vocal pedagogy.
• Ability to teach diverse student populations successfully.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for teaching studio voice.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, DMA or ABD in Music.
• Prior college‑level teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Essential Functions

Working Conditions and Physical Effort – (Essential Functions)

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to: sit or stand while teaching; speak clearly; communicate via writing exceptionally well; understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages); use construction tools safely; move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas; climb ladders; stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance occasionally.
• Teach courses face‑to‑face and online, if necessary, at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, online tools and/or equipment, and/or other appropriate tools and modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outlines and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online, and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university, and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).