Adjunct Instructor in Music - Voice

Job Summary

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music Voice to begin Fall .

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. (80 miles northeast of Memphis) with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn.

Union University currently enrolls about 3, undergraduate and graduate students from 48 states and 15 countries. 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 by U.

S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence. Essential Job Duties 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.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent.
• Skill, ability, and stylistic adaptability to instruct students pursuing vocal studies in various degree tracks including Vocal Performance, Vocal Music Education, Worship Leadership, and Commercial Music.
• Live professional performance experience in commercial-based genres as well as classical solo vocal performance.
• Ability to work in a team leadership setting, strong collaborative skills, and experience teaching undergraduate-level group and private voice.
• Demonstrate ability in teaching and modeling belt singing technique.

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or Ph.D. in Vocal Performance, Commercial Voice, Vocal Jazz, or equivalent
• Demonstrated solo and choral performance experience in multiple styles, including Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Commercial styles, and contemporary Worship
• University-level teaching experience in applied voice, vocal techniques, and pedagogy
• Ability to accompany students on piano from written music and charts / Nashville Numbers
• Ability to teach Music Theory and musicianship / aural skills courses a plus.
• Worship ministry experience

Christian Requirement Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.