Visiting Instructor-12 month

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Visiting Instructor of collaborative piano and vocal coaching will be expected to work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, and to provide accompaniment for voice and choral students in the School of Literary and Performing Arts. This role supports the continuous, year-round growth of the music and theatre programs by providing essential coaching and accompaniment for students, as well as managing the expanded logistical needs of summer programming. This Instructor will accompany all choral ensembles for class meetings, rehearsals, and concerts; provide individual vocal coaching sessions for up to 30 voice students; and serve as collaborative pianist for voice studio class sessions and other classes as assigned. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Teaching experience in a college setting
Extensive accompaniment experience across diverse ensemble sizes and repertoires
Vocal coaching experience for applied music and music education undergraduate curriculum
Expertise in diverse repertoire across multiple languages
Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum
Exemplary technical keyboard skills and fluency in sight-reading
Professional-level piano performance skills
Ability to work independently and manage complex logistical schedules for performances and coaching sessions
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in the field of instruction or 10+ years of professional collaborative piano experience
At least 2 years of full-time professional experience as a collaborative pianist in a university setting
Professional experience within the music theater industry

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses and provide piano accompaniment for choral ensembles, voice studios, conducting courses, and Recital Attendance
Provide individual vocal coaching for up to 30 voice students in the applied music and music education curriculum
Accompany choral ensembles for all rehearsals, class meetings, and concerts, including juries and student recitals throughout the academic year
Provide continuous administrative and musical leadership for summer program planning and logistical oversight to accommodate increased student engagement
Work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community
Perform other duties as assigned