Part-Time Faculty: DRA 108-418 Vocal Techniques for Musical Theater and Nonmajors (Fall 26 Spr 27)

About the role

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach DRA 108-418 Vocal Techniques for Majors and Non-Majors, during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Responsibilities

• Meet students for twelve weekly, thirty-minute lessons per semester, according to mutually agreed-upon schedule.
• Present biweekly studio classes each semester (number of classes dependent on enrollment).
• Participate in end-of-semester juries.
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• If unable to meet class due to illness or emergency, reschedule class or obtain substitute.
• Notify department chair of absence and plan to cover class.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Qualifications

• MM in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy; demonstrable experience teaching contemporary commercial music; and knowledge of musical theater repertoire.
• Extensive professional and/or teaching experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.
• Performance background in theater desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with excellent piano skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth.