Lecturer in Voice

Position Summary

The Department of Music invites part-time faculty candidates for a Lecturer in Voice within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This faculty position will teach applied voice lessons and may also be asked to teach Singer's Workshop, Singing for Beginners, and other voice area courses as needed. Responsibilities also include recruitment and attendance at departmental studio hour and voice seminar on Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned. This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in designated area as needed during the academic year.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to teach weekly applied voice lessons;
• Ability to deliver instruction both in-person and/or online as needed;
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of experience teaching private voice lessons at the college or university level.
• Evidence of significant performing experience as a vocalist.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in baritone, tenor, and soprano.

Work Hours

Must be available for weekly departmental recital hour and voice seminar from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursdays, as well as voice juries, hearings, and recitals (as applicable).

Physical Demands

Typical of faculty in this discipline and instrument.

Pay

$900/student for Master's, $1300/student for Doctorate