Lecturer of Voice

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The Department of Music of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) seeks applications for a full-time non-tenure-track position as Lecturer in Voice with a specialization in Musical Theatre and Commercial Styles. Soprano or mezzo-soprano is preferred, but all voice types are considered. 
 
Responsibilities: Teach voice (singing) to undergraduate students, especially Musical Theatre majors and students pursuing the Jazz/Commercial track of the BA in Music with Music Industry Emphasis program. Maintain an active professional profile and keep up to date with stylistic and pedagogical developments in the field. Participate in appropriate departmental and university-wide activities. Additional duties depend on the candidate’s expertise and department needs but could include teaching music courses such as vocal diction, the direction of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, or production responsibilities (as vocal coach, accompanist, music director, or stage director, for example) for the department’s offerings. 
 
About the Department: The UNCP Department of Music, an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, offers a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, a Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Industry Emphasis, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, and minors in Music, Sacred Music, Jazz Studies, Music Business, Musical Theatre, and Media Integration to approximately 150 music majors and minors. There are eleven full-time faculty, sixteen adjunct faculty, and three full-time staff members. The Department’s mission is to offer all students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music the opportunity to continue further study either for a profession or an avocation. We strive to educate students in such a way that they understand and appreciate music not only as an art form with a rich historical and cultural heritage but as an ongoing, contemporary endeavor that incorporates tradition and technological advancements through individual and group participation. Learn more at www.uncp.edu/music. 
 

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: 

 

Required Qualifications: Earned graduate degree in music (DM or DMA preferred) or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of successful college or professional teaching experience. Ability to teach musical theatre, contemporary/commercial, and classical styles, and working knowledge of those repertoires. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
 
Desired Qualifications: Piano skills. Professional experience as a performer, especially in musical theatre. Industry connections. Stage direction experience. In addition, the proven ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.   Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.    UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.