Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music; Voice

Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Voice)

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Voice)

Division:
College of Arts & Sciences (DIV)

Department:
Music

Location:

Jackson

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music – Commercial Music (Voice). Union University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Teaching responsibilities include primary and secondary applied voice for students in Music Education, Commercial Music, and Worship Leadership. Applied lessons for minors and elective voice students. Additional teaching opportunities may include commercial vocal techniques, commercial vocal styles pedagogy, recording studio singing techniques, and vocal improvisation techniques. This position requires the ability to perform and teach various styles including Classical, Commercial, Gospel, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Worship music.

The candidate should demonstrate ability in teaching and modeling belt singing technique. The ability to accompany students on piano from written music and charts/Nashville numbers is desired. Opportunities to provide coaching, direction, and supervision for vocal ensembles may be available. Perform in Faculty Concerts and University ensembles as directed. Supervise Student Junior and Senior Recitals and Projects in voice. Other courses and additional duties may be assigned predicated on the interests, qualifications, and experiences of the applicant as well as on the departmental needs.

Additional responsibilities encompass service to the department, university, and community along with appropriate scholarly activities.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet departmental goals.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent.
• Skill, ability, and stylistic adaptability to instruct students pursuing vocal studies in various degree tracks, including Vocal Performance, Vocal Music Education, Worship Leadership, and Commercial Music.
• Commercial singing experience in studio recording contexts.
• Live professional performance experience in commercial-based genres as well as classical solo vocal performance.
• Ability to work in a team leadership setting, strong collaborative skills, and experience teaching undergraduate-level group and private voice.
• Demonstrate ability in teaching and modeling belt singing technique.

• DMA or Ph.D. in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent
• Extensive studio recording and commercial performance credits
• Demonstrated solo and choral performance experience in multiple styles, including Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Commercial styles, and contemporary Worship
• University-level teaching experience in applied voice, vocal techniques, and pedagogy
• Ability to accompany students on piano from written music and charts/Nashville Numbers
• Ability to teach Music Theory and musicianship/aural skills courses a plus.
• Worship ministry experience

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Number F038P

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other (1)

Optional Documents

• Any other supporting documents (e.g., additional CV, demos, etc.)

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