Part-Time Artist Faculty - Voice, Osher School of Music, Academic Year 2026 - 2027

University of Maine•Portland, ME

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music is seeking Part-Time Artist Faculty applicants for the upcoming academic year. Our Fall 2026 semester begins August 31, 2026. We are searching for part-time faculty and music instructors proficient in the following: Voice – Musical Theater. The Osher School of Music offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. Excellence is the hallmark of the School of Music. Located near the coastal and mountain regions of Maine in the heart of Maine's population center, the School of Music is a dynamic hub of artistic and educational activity. Students benefit from having the vibrant greater Portland arts scene at our doorstep, and we've achieved nearly 100% placement of our music education graduates. The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Requirements

Master's Degree in music or commensurate professional experience
Outstanding qualifications as a performer and teacher

Nice To Haves

Keyboard skills suitable for voice lessons
Ability to teach Opera Theatre, Diction, Pedagogy, or Literature on an as needed basis
Ability to teach both musical theater and classical voice as needed

Responsibilities

Teach voice lessons for musical theater students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Potentially teach Opera Theatre, Diction, Pedagogy, or Literature on an as needed basis.
Potentially teach both musical theater and classical voice as needed.