Job Description / Duties

The Cedarville University Department of Music and Worship in the School of Arts & Humanities seeks candidates for a full-time contemporary voice faculty teaching position beginning August 2026. Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching private contemporary voice lessons to undergraduate students, primarily worship majors; teaching Class Voice; and making significant contributions to the artistic and academic environment at one of the nation’s top Christian Universities.

Based on the successful candidate’s skills, other duties may include teaching musicianship courses, coaching and directing worship ensembles, and teaching other classes in support of the Worship Degree.

The Department of Music and Worship includes thirteen full-time faculty and sixteen part-time instructors. The Department offers comprehensive programs in music and worship. The faculty and students present over 100 music and worship performances each year. The Department offers MB and BA degrees in addition to a graduate certificate in Worship Leadership. Cedarville University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
Master’s degree required, a doctoral degree preferred in a field related to job responsibilities.
Female voice preferred.
Training and expertise in Estill Voice Training (EVT), Somatic Voicework (the LoVetri Method), or Contemporary Commercial Music strongly preferred. If no contemporary training, the candidate will be asked to acquire these skills.
Successful record of private studio teaching required. Successful college-level teaching is preferred.
Worship leading experience preferred.
Excellent musicianship, including fluent keyboard skills to support voice instruction required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent administrative skills.
A personal, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
Qualified candidates must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant and general Workplace Standards.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

Additional Information

Application Materials:
An application must be submitted on our University website for consideration. Applicants may apply here: https://www.cedarville.edu/job-openings

In addition to a cover letter, CV, reference letters, and an employment application, candidates who are pursued will be asked to submit the items below. Directions will be provided at the appropriate time.

a current audio/studio recording of a recent singing and/or worship-leading experience.
a recent video recording teaching a private voice lesson.
a written philosophy of contemporary voice pedagogy (500 words or less)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Contact Information

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Professor Beth Porter, Chair, Department of Music and Worship.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer Profile

Cedarville University is an exceptional Christian university in southwest Ohio. As one of the top Christian colleges in the Midwest, Cedarville University attracts 7,265 undergraduate, online, graduate, and dual-enrolled high school students to more than 175 areas of study. Founded in 1887 for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ, Cedarville is recognized nationally as a Baptist college with caring, authentic community; rigorous and Christ-centered academic programs; strong graduation and retention rates; intentional focus on the Gospel; accredited professional and health science majors; and leading student engagement ratings. Cedarville University has been honored as one of the top-ranked Christian universities granting bachelor’s degrees and a "best college" for studying the Bible. Cedarville University academic teams regularly win or rank in the top tier of national and international competitions. The University’s ranking in The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. places Cedarville among the top five evangelical universities in America.