Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (vocal coaching and collaborative piano), one-year interim

About the role

Luther College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music in Vocal Coaching and Collaborative Piano to contribute to our commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research/performance, and community service. This is a one-year interim position beginning Fall, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the equivalent of six courses (a full-time teaching load) spread over fall, January and spring terms.
• Primary teaching responsibilities include private coaching for singers in art song, opera, and other vocal literature;
• A weekly studio seminar (studio class);
• Musical direction for fall and spring opera productions.
• Collaborative piano duties include some faculty and student recitals and other music department events (such scholarship auditions, concerto competitions and guest master classes).
• Coordination of student and staff accompanists and occasional choir accompanying.
• Serve students in our music, music education, musical theatre, and general education programs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a vocal coach,
• Breadth of familiarity with vocal literature,
• Knowledge in diction and interpretation of primary singing languages,
• Experience in accompanying instrumental repertoire,
• Advanced sight-reading ability and the ability to learn music quickly.

Qualifications

• Hold a DMA in collaborative piano,
• ABD candidates and those with MM degrees will be considered at instructor rank.

Skills

• Communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College,
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Possess a collaborative and collegial approach to music-making,
• Exhibit potential for excellence in college teaching and working with undergraduates.

Benefits

At Luther College, inclusion and belonging are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society.

Pay

The current salary range for assistant professors with 0-5 years of experience is $53,100 to $58,900; placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience.

Schedule

This is a one-year interim position beginning Fall, 2026.

Contact Information

For full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than June 30, 2026. Apply for this position at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers. Applicants’ dossier should include:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in the position at Luther College as articulated in this position description, documenting your training and experience appropriate to the position, and articulating how your teaching philosophy would contribute to an undergraduate liberal arts education
• Curriculum vitae, including study of multiple languages and opera experience
• Repertoire list
• Required: Links to video recordings of 3-4 recent collaborative performances, no more than 20 minutes total, ideally featuring both vocal and instrumental performances.
• Optional: Candidates may also submit links to solo piano performances (no more than 20 minutes total)
• Candidates who are selected for interviews will be asked to provide links to two video recordings that demonstrate teaching ability; at least one should be a one-on-one vocal coaching
• Contact information for three references (name, affiliation, email and phone)

Additional Information

Major Midwest metropolitan areas within a three-hour driving distance include Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Madison, WI. We are an easy drive to La Crosse, WI, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA, and Rochester, MN, home of Mayo Clinic.

Questions

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to hr@luther.edu.