Adjunct Instructor of Voice / Applied Music Instructor

George Fox University's Department of Performing Arts seeks a creative individual with strong teaching and performance skills to teach applied voice beginning in the Fall 2024 semester.

About the job :

The number of students in the course varies per semester, and 5-10 hours of teaching are initially anticipated. Candidates should be experienced and comfortable teaching collegiate students from a variety of majors with various levels of experience.

Candidates must feel comfortable teaching in various genres which may include Classical, Broadway, and Worship.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

About the department :

The Department of Performing Arts has six full time faculty, 20 applied faculty & staff, 25 music majors, and approximately 50 music, worship, & theatre minors.

The department is located on our Newberg campus, and over 13% of the 2,400 undergraduate students participate in music or theatre in some form or another.

They offer a BA in Music with concentrations in Liberal Arts, Music Industry, and Worship, and minors in Music, Worship, and Theatre.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Teaching private voice lessons to students during the fall and spring semesters (13 weekly lessons per student each semester).

Lessons are either 30 minutes or 60 minutes in duration, depending on the student's major and / or goals.

• Grading semester juries alongside two other voice faculty.
• Performing in faculty recitals and other concerts as desired.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc.

and works well with a variety of people.

Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have :

• Master's degree is required.
• Documented successful teaching experience in applied voice is required, with collegiate experience preferred.
• Documented successful performing experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to the Christian faith with experience in a variety of musical worship expressions.
• A team-oriented and collaborative nature.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes :

Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, or Bass.

Job information :

• Working Conditions : Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching environments.
• Primary Work Location : Newberg Campus
• Schedule : Adjunct Instructors of Voice / Applied Music Instructors are to set their teaching schedule around student availability.

This is typically during regular class hours, preferably on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Evenings are also a possibility.

• Department : Performing Arts
• Compensation : Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience. Applied lessons are paid at $65 / hour.

Application procedure :

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement :
• Letter of Interest (including an explanation of your interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts college, how your background and experience fulfill the above responsibilities and qualifications, and how your teaching reflects your commitment to inclusivity and diversity)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three references, in PDF format (including names, relationship to you, position, email, and direct phone numbers).
• Integration of Faith and Learning Essay :
• George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview.

As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives.

As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following : In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and / or in Christian ministries).

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information :

• Have questions about the position or program? Contact Dr. Danielle Warner by emailing
• Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

Please note : This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually , academically , and professionally to think with clarity , act with integrity , and serve with passion .

Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes.

We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly : Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling : You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.

It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities.

Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market.

Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.