Job Description / Duties

The Truman State University School of Arts and Humanities and Department of Music invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Music, Voice to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month, part-time faculty appointment located on Truman’s campus in Kirksville, Missouri. Duties are to be completed on campus and in-person. The weekly schedule is flexible but should ideally include Thursdays, as the weekly Voice Studio Class meets that day.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach applied lessons in undergraduate voice, participate in weekly voice studio class, participate in vocal juries, participate in preliminary hearings for recitals, and oversee the preparation of student recitals. Responsibilities may also include involvement in a spring opera production (team-teaching; possible directing), depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate is expected to participate collegially within the learning community.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in vocal performance or similar field
• Experience teaching applied voice
• Strong oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• ABD or Doctorate in vocal performance or related field
• Successful record of performances as a solo vocalist
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching applied voice at the university level
• Experience in or demonstrated potential to lead components of opera productions
• Successful experience in collaboration with colleagues

Additional Information

Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

Completed applications must include:
• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications and summarizes applicant’s activity in the areas of interest
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy as it relates to applied voice
• Document that links to video recordings of 1) recent performances as a solo vocalist (15-30 minutes) and 2) examples of teaching applied voice (~30 minutes with contrasting voice types represented). These should be viewable in a standard web browser
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Contact information for at least three references
Review of applications will begin April 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

Contact Information

Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Victor Marquez, vmarquez@truman.edu. Please include “Applied Voice Search” in the subject line.

Employer Profile

The Department of Music: The Department of Music offers degrees of Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Music Business, Master of Arts in Music (Conducting, Composition, Performance and Research emphases), and minors in Music, Jazz Studies, Musicology, and Musical Theatre. Additionally, the Department provides content support for the Master of Arts in Education (MAE in Music) degree, the degree by which music students pursue certification to teach in the public schools. Seventeen full-time and six part-time faculty members provide instruction to approximately 120 majors studying music education, music therapy, vocal and instrumental performance, theory and composition, conducting and musicology. A full complement of ensembles provides training for students and cultural resources for the community. The music program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information visit http://music.truman.edu.

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.
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