Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville (TN); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

1000scholars at Millersville University seeks a part-time studio voice instructor to teach weekly private voice lessons and a masterclass for music education majors. This temporary position may include online components and requires flexibility in scheduling.

Applicants should hold a Master's in Music with vocal emphasis (or BA with significant graduate credits), demonstrate voice pedagogy expertise, and commit to inclusive teaching.

Formación

• Master’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in vocal performance or voice pedagogy, or a BA 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and experience working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for teaching studio voice.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Teach weekly private voice lessons (half-hour and hour) to students.
• Lead an hour-long masterclass for music education majors.
• Engage in scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.
• Participate in interviews and teaching demonstrations as part of a pool of qualified faculty.

Conocimientos

Communication

Voice pedagogy

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Educación

Master's Degree in Music (vocal performance or voice pedagogy)

BA in voice performance with 15 graduate credits

PhD, DMA or ABD (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Temporary Part-Time Studio Voice Instructor (Unsolicited)

Department: Tell School of Music

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.

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.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and experience working with diverse student populations.
• 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.

Job Description

Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

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

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• 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.