Job Description / Duties

The Lee University School of Music invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in voice, starting August 2020. We seek a dynamic applied teacher, preferably baritone or bass, who is committed to liberal arts education in a Christian environment.

Qualifications / Required Skills

A terminal degree in vocal performance or equivalent professional experience is required. Preference will be given to applicants with broad recognition as a performing vocalist and who demonstrate interest in and potential to recruit talented students to study at Lee University. In addition to teaching a studio of undergraduate and graduate vocalists, the position may include classroom teaching in a related area, dependent on the candidate’s qualifications. Working cooperatively with School of Music faculty in complementing current curricular strengths and assisting in the development of relevant advancements are corollary responsibilities.

Additional Information

Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary and rank are based on qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

Contact Information

To help us evaluate your potential as a member of our university faculty, applicants should forward the following via email to Linda Bryant (lbryant@leeuniversity.edu):
(1) a scanned copy of your completed faculty application (available at http://www.leeuniversity.edu/uploadedFiles/Content/human-resources/faculty-application(1).pdf), (2) a letter of intent, (3) a current curriculum vita, (4) a statement of Christian faith regarding your religious conversion and Christian commitment, (5) a statement detailing how you will integrate faith in your work as a musician and teacher, and (6) contact information for at least three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly; please do not include them with application materials.

Employer Profile

Lee University is a private, comprehensive, Christian university that is recognized as an emerging leader in higher education in the southeastern region. The School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM, serves some 275 majors enrolled in graduate and undergraduate curricula. For more information, visit http://leeuniversity.edu/academics/music/.