Job Description / Duties

Limited Term Voice Lecturer

Job ID: 286213

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University is located in the state-of-the-art RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, a cornerstone of CSU's RiverPark campus, where all the academic units of the College of the Arts are located. The quality of the faculty and CSU's world-class facilities bring international attention to the school, and the Schwob School regularly hosts guest artists from around the world. With about 250 music majors, it offers bachelor's degrees in performance, music education, and music (B.A.), music minors in jazz studies, music technology, and composition, as well as master's degrees in performance and a graduate-level Artist Diploma.

An innovative conservatory curriculum, approved by the USG Board of Regents in 2015, recognizes that the Schwob School of Music will continue to emphasize excellence in music performance across its programs. As part of a dynamic arts campus, the Schwob School has been the host institution for several national and international conferences, including the CBDNA Regional Conference, International Trumpet Guild Conference, International Trombone Festival, International Double Reed Society Conference and the 25th Anniversary National Trumpet Competition. For additional information about the Schwob School of Music visit our website at www.music.ColumbusState.edu.

Department Information

Schwob School of Music

Job Summary

The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University (GA) seeks an exceptional voice teacher and performer for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a Full time, not tenure-eligible, non-renewable position with a one-year sabbatical replacement. Review of applications will begin on June 2 and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Teach a studio of voice majors and minors, including primarily students pursuing undergraduate degrees (BA, BM Performance, BM Music Education, Musical Theatre Certificate). All vocal music majors receive hour lessons. Studio Class instruction is also expected weekly.; Maintain an active performance schedule.; Coordinate ensemble, performance, and production assignments, juries, student recruitment, and related matters with the voice faculty and ensemble conductors as a collegial member of a team.; Teach other music courses as assigned by the director of the school of music. Full teaching assignments for a Lecturer at CSU are the equivalent of fifteen load hours per semester.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Outstanding professional credentials as a performer and studio teacher.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Preference may be given to applicants with a completed DMA or equivalent advanced degree. Candidates will possess either a master's degree or significant professional accomplishments in lieu of the degree.; Performance and teaching expertise in both classical and musical theatre genres is preferred, with an emphasis on the healthy development of the student voice.; Preference may be given to candidates: with experience in teaching at the college level, who have held one or more professional performance appointments, and/or who have experience teaching vocal arts courses in diction, vocal literature, and/or class voice (majors/nonmajors).

Required Documents to Attach

Please Submit:
Letter of Application
Current CV
Links to performance videos, with date of performances
Applied studio teaching videos (2)
List of references (3)

Contact Information

For more information please contact:
Dr. Scott Harris
Barbara C. and Clifford J. Swift III Director
The Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music
mailto:harris_scott@columbusstate.edu
706.507.8419

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the https://www.usg.edu/hr/mission must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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