Music Lesson Instructor - Voice
$1,040,000–$1,040,000 year
On-siteWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Teach individual voice lessons to music majors and non-majors, coordinating with the Chair of the Department for full-credit course enrollment. Participate in ad hoc duties such as auditions, juries, and coachings based on qualification. Work in person with students enrolled in Music 331/332 or 431/432, accommodating diverse learning styles and fostering an inclusive teaching environment. Commit to diversity in repertory, including works by underrepresented groups. This part-time role requires a Master's in Music Performance and 3-5 years of teaching experience.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Music Performance
- 3-5 years experience teaching voice lessons to college-age students
- Experience in professional performance activities
- Willingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advanced
- Willingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles
- Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environment
- Willingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning styles
- Ability to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the Department
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, for example, music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics (old and new)
- Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching
- Superb musicianship
- Understands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Good communications skills
- Dependability
- Willingness to complete Holy Cross's Boundary Training for lesson instructors
Desired Qualifications
- Evidence of an active performance schedule
- Interest and/or experience in teaching voice in a liberal arts context
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