What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Appointment - Vocal Music position at LaGrange College?
LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-track teaching appointment in vocal music at the assistant or associate professor level beginning August 1, 2026. A terminal degree in vocal music performance or closely related field is required, although outstanding ABD candidates will be considered. Successful candidates without a terminal degree in hand must complete the terminal degree by the end of their second year.
The successful candidate will help integrate our music and the musical theatre programs in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, and will lead LC Singers, our a capella singing group, teach voice and music academics at the undergraduate level, and serve as musical director/conductor in our musical theatre production season. The successful candidate should possess evidence of successful teaching at the university level with strong pedagogical skills and experience teaching voice in multiple styles of musical theatre and repertoire (from classic Broadway to contemporary pop, rock and gospel styles) and be well-versed in musical theatre vocal technique and vocal protection. Applicants must be able to accompany themselves in lessons. All candidates should possess a minimum of three years of teaching at the college level coupled with experience in professional musical theatre.
Other responsibilities may include vigorous recruiting for the musical theatre and music majors, musical theatre student audition preparation, and advising and mentoring undergraduate students in their academic and professional development.
Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:
- A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate's qualifications with the position requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses ways in which the candidate creates and sustains a culture of belonging, fairness and appreciation for different perspectives in the classroom
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point)
- Contact information (only) for three professional references
The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu.
LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.