Voice Teacher Lecturer

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Voice Teacher Lecturer

Job Posting Number

202326NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

Department of Theatre & Dance

Position Description

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer Voice Teacher position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts ( BFA ) Musical Theatre program, starting fall 2023. They will join a nationally renowned department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to teaching. Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

The Musical Theatre program strives to provide holistic, wellness-based, customized training in musical theater performance with a focus on healthier, more sustainable practices to prepare multi-hyphenate artists for the current professional market. Our mission as a community of artists is to combat and dismantle racism, sexism, ableism, and heteronormative cisgender dominance in the theatre profession and training. We seek to implement these goals in our syllabi, our classrooms, and our stages to break down and disrupt traditional theatre training hierarchies. The ideal candidate is a curious educator with an interest in research and development of innovative practices and pedagogy to educate and support the future of our evolving industry and artform.
Responsibilities include:

• Delivering weekly 50-minute private voice lessons covering technique for musical theatre, musicianship, and song interpretation.
• Possibly teaching a musical theatre audition technique or Intro to MT class depending on applicant’s interest/experience.
• Participating in all aspects of recruitment.
• Providing vocal notes for several semester productions.
• Serving the musical theatre program and the department.
• Staying current with evolving styles, techniques, and pedagogy of musical theatre voice.
• Certifying in and utilizing One Voice theories and practices in the curriculum (for information on One Voice pedagogy visit www.singonevoice.com )

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching musical theatre singing.
• Knowledge of all styles of musical theatre and pop/rock.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire.
• Willingness to certify in One Voice vocal pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse demographic.
• Experience teaching voice on the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching or coaching musical theatre audition technique/performance.
• Certification and/or Degree in vocal pedagogy or musical theatre performance.
• Basic piano skills to play vocal exercises

Application Procedures

Salary commensurate with experience. Applications received by Dec. 21, 2022, will receive priority consideration but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit the following materials through the online job posting https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/40678
Application must Include:

• Letter of application, detailing interest in position and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• A one-page statement on investment in and commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three (3) current references with contact information. (No letters of recommendation are required at this time)

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

11/18/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

12/21/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/40678

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Inclusion and Diversity Statement
5. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
6. List of References

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
2. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No