Instructor-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Michigan State University College of Music invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, fixed-term instructor position as a Vocal Coach, beginning August 16, 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, subject to institutional approval. The College of Music has 85 faculty members, serves approximately 600 majors, and offers degree programs from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. The successful candidate will bring vocal-coaching experience, strong pianistic and collaborative skills, knowledge of vocal repertoire, and the ability to coach singers in Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
Requirements
- Master's degree in music or equivalent professional-level experience.
- Demonstrated successful experience in vocal coaching at the collegiate or professional level.
- Knowledge of Italian, German, French, and Spanish, with the ability to coach singers in these languages.
- Strong pianist skills for vocal coaching and collaborative performance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of vocal repertoire.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with singers, faculty, and other colleagues.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications and relevant professional experience, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references.
- Provide links to two recent video recordings: a 15–20-minute vocal coaching session addressing diction, style, and other interpretational issues, preferably with college-level singers; and a 5–10-minute collaborative performance with singers demonstrating pianistic skills, musical sensibility, and collaborative artistry. Videos must be viewable without a login or password.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in Collaborative Piano or ABD status in a doctoral program in Collaborative Piano.
- Experience as a pianist/vocal coach with a professional opera company or apprenticeship/young artist program.
- Fluency in at least one of Italian, German, French, or Spanish.
- Demonstrated successful experience in classroom teaching.
Responsibilities
- Coach singers in vocal repertoire and in Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
- Collaborate with singers, faculty, and other colleagues.
- Provide vocal coaching and collaborative performance support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
