Spring Adjunct Faculty (Music – Voice/Diction) (On Campus)

Job Title

Spring Adjunct Faculty (Music – Voice/Diction) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Fine & Performing Arts is creating a pool of applicants for part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in Music (Voice/Diction). Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Teaching assignments will primarily include diction for singers and may also include applied voice lessons, voice methods, or other related coursework within the music curriculum. Instructors may be asked to teach a range of courses based on program needs.

Responsibilities include holding office hours, supporting student learning, maintaining a regular on-campus presence as required, and participating in appropriate departmental activities. If assigned applied voice students, instructors may also be asked to serve on faculty committees for student voice recitals.

• Required Qualifications
• ·         Master’s degree in Music (vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or closely related field)
• ·         Knowledge of diction and pronunciation appropriate for classical vocal repertoire
• ·         Experience teaching voice, diction, or related coursework at the collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications

• ·         Experience teaching diction for singers at the collegiate level
• ·         Experience teaching applied voice and/or voice methods
• ·         Familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and standard singing diction in English, Italian, German, and French
• ·         At least five years of collegiate teaching experience
• ·         Ability to work with a variety of student voice types and levels
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• ·         Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• ·         Strong organizational and time management skills
• ·         Ability to work well with students and colleagues
• ·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• ·         Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Additional Information
• ·         Adjunct positions are temporary and assigned on a semester-by-semester, as-needed basis
• ·         Duties and course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs
• Term
• These appointments are for the Spring 2027 semester and any applicable sub-terms.
• Application Review
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed.
• Application Procedure
• Applicants must complete the online application and upload all required documents at the time of submission. Applications cannot be edited after submission.
• Required materials include: ·         Curriculum Vitae
• ·         Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• ·         Three professional references with full contact information
• ·         Unofficial transcripts
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.