Adjunct Faculty, Voice (Contemporary and Jazz Genres)

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Position Title :

Adjunct Faculty, Voice (Contemporary and Jazz Genres)

Position Number : 999972

School / Division :

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties

Full-Time or Part-Time :

Part-Time

Description :

The Department of Music at Hofstra University invites applications for a part-time, leave-replacement, Fall-term position in Voice at the level of Adjunct Instructor to begin in September 2025.

Hofstra University is located on Long Island near New York City (25 miles east of Manhattan), with its wealth of business, entertainment, and cultural opportunities. For more information about our graduate programs, our faculty, and our students, applicants are encouraged to visit our PhD and MA programs’ websites at https : / / www.hofstra.edu / music / .

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in voice pedagogy, a consistent record of professional experience or emerging visibility as a performer / educator, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a thriving and diverse undergraduate music program. The position focuses on teaching studio voice lessons to music majors and non-music majors in both professional and liberal arts degree programs with an emphasis on our burgeoning Music Business program students. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and dynamic educator with a proven record of industry excellence and a passion for diverse musical genres— a strong focus on Jazz, American Roots, Contemporary, and Commercial styles is a necessity. Experience performing or producing contemporary global styles including, but not limited to, Afro-beat, K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and / or Contemporary Latin styles, a plus. Candidates should demonstrate a robust background in performance and have a strong record of teaching at the college level. Ranking and compensation are commensurate with professional experience, competencies, and qualifications.

Qualifications :

• Master of Music (or equivalent professional experience) required

Preferred Quals Summary :

Special Instructions :

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following :

Deadline : Open until filled

Tenure Track : No

Date Posted : 07 / 13 / 2025

EEO Statement :

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary / Salary Range :

$1,585-$1,711 per credit hour