Music Lesson Instructor - Voice

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus.

About the Role

The College of the Holy Cross seeks a voice instructor to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000 per semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500 per semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. The successful applicant will be required to complete Holy Cross's Boundary Training for lesson instructors. The position reports to the Chair of the music department.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual voice lessons, as needed, to music majors and non-majors.
• Based on qualifications, possible additional ad hoc duties—such as participating in auditions, juries, and coachings—may be assigned with additional compensation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Music Performance
• 3-5 years experience teaching voice lessons to college-age students
• Experience in professional performance activities
• Willingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advanced
• Willingness to work with ensemble directors to support student participation in ensembles
• Evidence of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environment
• Ability to accommodate students' individual learning styles
• Ability to teach students enrolled in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the Department
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory (e.g., music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics, both old and new)
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of an active performance schedule
• Interest and/or experience in teaching voice in a liberal arts context

Skills

• Superb musicianship
• Understands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
• Good communication skills
• Dependability

Pay

Lesson instructors are compensated $1000 per semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500 per semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. For the first semester only, candidates will be paid for a minimum of three students whether or not three students enroll.

Benefits

• Eligibility to earn additional income by offering masterclasses, recitals, or serving as ringers in other campus ensembles (by application and pending budgetary approval).

For more details on benefits, visit Holy Cross Benefits.