What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time - Music Voice - Vocal Instructor position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Division of Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington is seeking a part-time instructor to teach individual vocal lessons beginning August 2026. This is a one semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. Candidates with a student-centered, innovative, and engaging approach to teaching are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties- Teach up to two sections of VOICE 100, Voice Secondary per semester.
- VOICE 100: individual instruction in voice. Sessions are one-half hour per week.
- Work with students to develop individual, weekly lesson schedules agreeable to both the student and the instructor.
- Prepare students for campus recital each semester.
- Depending on expertise, additional opportunities for teaching instrumental lessons may be available.
- Master's degree in relevant field strongly preferred; equivalent professional experience or training will be considered.
- Experience teaching at the college level is highly desirable.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV). In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of two (2) professional references, if requested. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
The Abington College of The Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse student population in the suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information about the college, visit our website at: www.abington.psu.edu.
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