Lecturer - Commercial Voice, Guitar and Songwriting

Position Overview

The University of Kansas, School of Music seeks a full‑time, academic‑year (nine month), non‑tenured Commercial Voice, Guitar, and Songwriting Lecturer to begin on August 18, 2026. The appointment is a one‑to‑three‑year academic‑year position, renewable based on unit needs and performance.

• Teach up to 16 students each semester in JAZZ 100, 121, or 221 – Applied Study in Commercial Voice and/or Commercial Guitar.
• Develop (Fall 2026) and teach (Spring 2027) a new 3‑credit‑hour course in Songwriting.
• Additional teaching duties may include MUS 280 – Introduction to Music Production and JAZZ 409 – Jazz and Commercial Music Combos.

• Establish a research/creative agenda that fosters artistic growth and enhances the reputation of excellence.
• Participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.

• Work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University, including service on graduate and faculty committees.
• Collaborate with other members of the faculty.
• Recruit music majors and students pursuing other areas of study.

• Bachelor’s degree in commercial music or a related field, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience as a pop/commercial music singer, guitarist, and/or songwriter.
• Eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.

• Minimum of two years of experience teaching commercial music and guitar in individual or group settings, with additional experience teaching songwriting.