Syracuse Univ.

he Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach DRA 108-418 Vocal Techniques for Majors and Non-Majors, during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.

Part-time instructors are needed to teach private lessons in vocal technique for musical theater majors and nonmajors in the Department of Drama (Majors: DRA 118, 218, 318, 418, Nonmajors: DRA 108, 308). These courses include the study of correct fundamentals of vocal production and performance skills appropriate to musical theater singing and are based on developing a thorough understanding of the musical theater literature. More advanced students will then understand and apply principles of classical singing to jazz, pop, rock, and Broadway styles of the 20th and 21st centuries (Contemporary Commercial Music).

Qualifications

* MM in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy; demonstrable experience teaching contemporary commercial music; and knowledge of musical theater repertoire.

* Extensive professional and/or teaching experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree. Performance background in theater desirable.

* Preference will be given to candidates with excellent piano skills.

* Specific course assignments will be based on enrollment needs and demonstrated ability to teach level-appropriate skills.