Spring Adjunct Faculty (Music – Voice/Diction) (On Campus)

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University’s Department of Fine & Performing Arts is creating a pool of applicants for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Music (Voice/Diction). Successful candidates may teach up to six semester credit hours, depending on departmental needs. Assignments will primarily include diction for singers and may also include applied voice lessons, voice methods, or other related coursework within the music curriculum. Instructors may be asked to teach a range of courses based on program needs.

Responsibilities include holding office hours, supporting student learning, maintaining a regular on-campus presence as required, and participating in appropriate departmental activities. Instructors assigned applied voice students may also be asked to serve on faculty committees for student voice recitals. These temporary appointments are assigned on a semester-by-semester, as-needed basis for the Spring 2027 semester and any applicable sub-terms. Duties and course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Music, vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of diction and pronunciation appropriate for classical vocal repertoire.
• Experience teaching voice, diction, or related coursework at the collegiate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching diction for singers at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching applied voice and/or voice methods.
• Familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and standard singing diction in English, Italian, German, and French.
• At least five years of collegiate teaching experience.
• Ability to work with a variety of student voice types and levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach diction for singers and potentially applied voice lessons, voice methods, or other related music coursework, based on departmental needs.
• Hold office hours.
• Support student learning.
• Maintain a regular on-campus presence as required.
• Participate in appropriate departmental activities.
• If assigned applied voice students, potentially serve on faculty committees for student voice recitals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level