Adjunct Instructor in Music - Voice

Overview

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

About Union University

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.

Responsibilities

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. 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. 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Posting Number F039P

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents Optional Documents

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).