Adjunct Instructor of Music: Voice

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly private lessons.
• Facilitate a positive culture within the music department.
• Prepare students for juries, recitals, and ensemble performances.
• Guide students to achieve the required level of performance proficiency within a multi‑year developmental curriculum.
• Recruit students and attend juries and recitals to provide realistic assessments of student performances.
• Demonstrate and support a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity.
• Possible assignment to teach additional courses in the area of expertise.

Essential Functions

• Ensure an environment that promotes student safety.
• Work collaboratively with the music department to monitor progress and eligibility of all students, and to establish program performance requirements.
• Partner with the Coordinator of Choirs on recruiting activities, school visits, master‑class/guest‑artist visits, and assist with summer camps and workshops.
• Cultivate positive relationships with students and their families.
• Develop and maintain an active role in university and community events and programs.
• Establish connections to high school choir programs, TMEA, and TCDA.
• Collaborate with Student Services and Residence Life staff regarding student needs and behavior issues.

Qualifications

• Master of Music degree, or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music; doctorate preferred.
• Knowledge of overall operations of a successful vocal music program.
• Experience in identifying and recruiting students.
• Plan to establish connections to high school choir programs, TMEA, and TBA.
• Firm commitment to a student‑centered culture and the academic success of students.
• Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills.