Colorado Mesa Univ.

The Instructor of Music (Voice) will be responsible for teaching applied voice lessons in classical, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial styles. The person in this position will also teach other music courses based on candidate qualifications, interests, and experience.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses may be assigned as in-person, online, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach applied voice lessons to music majors and minors, musical theatre majors, and non-majors

Vocal styles taught will include classical, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial music

Teach other music courses as assigned

Assist with recruiting for the voice area

Assist with advising for the voice area

Maintain a limited schedule of creative activities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Masters degree in music.

Ability and desire to teach undergraduate voice lessons

Ability to teach sound pedagogical singing in CCM styles

Effective teaching, enthusiasm for working with and an ability to inspire undergraduate students, and effective communication skills are required

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

• Links to recent videos of applicant performing one classical and one contemporary or contemporary commercial music (CCM) style song

• Applicants who are selected for further consideration will be asked to provide videos of teaching demonstrations in classical style and CCM style

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Provide three letters of recommendation:

• May be emailed to cmujobs@coloradomesa.edu

• Note the candidates name in the subject line