Vocal Instructor - Applied Voice For Musical Theatre (Mus 124) - Dean College

Job Description:

The School of the Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach Applied Voice for Musical Theatre students during the 2024 fall semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms and studios. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean College create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds.

We are seeking an adjunct instructor to teach MUS 124: Applied Voice. This is a 1-credit course which facilitates individual 50-minute lessons once a week during the semester.

The School of the Arts provides a course charter with course objectives and learning outcomes and sample syllabi. While these lessons will meet in person, all faculty will be expected to make active use of the learning management system Canvas at least at a minimum level established by the College.

The course description is as follows:

Course Description:

MUS 124: Applied Voice

• Twelve 50-minute vocal lessons for Musical Theatre majors given by instructors as selected by the Dean and Applied Music Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant knowledge and skill in vocal pedagogy in order to provide voice instruction for undergraduate Musical Theatre students. Objectives for students include developing healthy vocal production and health based on a solid anatomical model, learning warm up and practice habits, and learning music across a wide spectrum of contemporary and classical styles, as well as ongoing study of music theory.

Requirements:

• A Master's Degree in a related field is required;

• A Master's Degree in vocal pedagogy preferred;

• Ability to teach all periods and styles of Musical Theatre repertoire required, as well as classical technique preferred;

• Proficient musical sight-reading and piano skills;

• Evidence of excellence in studio teaching at a professional or higher education level, as well as expertise in musical theatre vocal pedagogy and repertoire required;

• Experience teaching at the college level preferred;

• Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media, preferred;

• Expertise in learner-centered teaching, required;

• Experience using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, required;

• Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

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This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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