Lecturer in Vocal Coaching-Collaborative Piano

Lecturer in Vocal Coaching-Collaborative Piano

Job no: 537801.
Work type: Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty.
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL).
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities.
Department:  - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR.
Classification

Title:

LECTURER.

Position: Full‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure accruing faculty position.
Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2026.
Salary: $57,000–$59,000 based on qualifications and experience, with a comprehensive leave and benefits package.

We invite applications for a promotion‑eligible Lecturer in Vocal Coaching‑Collaborative Piano. The successful candidate will provide individual coaching to graduate and upper‑division undergraduate voice students, collaborate within the opera theatre workshop, teach diction classes, perform at auditions and graduate student recitals, and undertake additional service and engagement duties in the School of Music.

• Provide individual vocal coaching to graduate and upper‑division undergraduate voice students.
• Collaborate within the opera theatre workshop and support other voice‑related activities.
• Teach diction and accompanying courses as required.
• Perform at graduate student recitals, auditions, and other assigned duties.
• Participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University.

• Master’s degree in Vocal Coaching, Collaborative Piano, or a related field.
• Record of achievement that suggests potential for developing a national or international profile in the field, consistent with the unit’s promotion criteria.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality with faculty, students, and staff.
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, and open intellectual discourse.

• Doctorate or ABD in Vocal Coaching, Collaborative Piano, or a related field.
• Teaching or coaching experience of 3 to 5 years at the university level.
• Record of success in teaching lyric diction classes.
• Evidence of a commitment to innovative and cross‑disciplinary curricula.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective engagement in recruitment.
• Organizational, management, and communication experience in a higher‑education setting.

• Final date to receive applications: Applications must be received by December 8, 2025. Review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant pool is established.
• Submit an online application through the University of Florida’s system.
• Include a letter of application explaining how you meet the qualifications and how your work will contribute to the transformative community.
• Provide a curriculum vitae.
• Submit a video link (10–20 minutes) demonstrating coaching with solo voice and/or opera, including at least two contrasting styles.
• Provide names and contact information for three professional references.
• Additional materials may be requested during the process.

Interviews and additional assessments may be requested for qualified candidates.

Applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact  or  (TDD).

Contact:
Jasmin Arakawa, Chair, Vocal Coach Lecturer Search. Email: jarakawa.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Health assessment required:
No.