Job Description / Duties

Studio teaching of voice and related activities including performance preparation for a wide variety of skill levels and genres including classical, musical theater, jazz, and pop traditions. Students may include voice secondary music majors, non-music majors, and BA music majors. Instructor may also teach voice classes for non-voice primary music educators and beginners. This is a .5 FTE position.

Qualifications / Required Skills

All voice categories may apply. Professional teaching and performance experience preferred. Some in-lesson piano skills desired. Ability to bring students to the highest levels of artistic and musical mastery in a nurturing, student-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative colleague adept at developing healthy vocal technique in classical and non-classical styles. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. Although this is a Conservatory appointment, strong support of the ideals and goals of a broad liberal arts education is expected.

Additional Information

APPLICATIONS:

Should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, recordings of recent performances, and any additional material that demonstrates your qualifications for the position. We would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents or PDF files, and all video submitted as links to external sites. Application deadline is May 31, 2022, or until the position is filled.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty and/or; (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity or research; and (3) showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Salary: Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

Applications and any additional supporting documents or questions may be directed to Karen Leigh-Post, Chair of the Voice Department, leighpok@lawrence.edu; or Brian Pertl, Dean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music, pertlb@lawrence.edu

Employer Profile

Serving approximately 350 music majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, founded in 1874, is a distinguished undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college. The Conservatory has an enviable reputation for producing outstanding musician-scholars, and our robust double degree program attracts fine musicians who have strong interests in a multitude of academic areas. Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and the diversity of viewpoints and approaches that the faculty represents. We are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and academic environment.