Job Description / Duties

Visiting Instructor of Music - Voice

ID: 1967

Department: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Type: Full-time Faculty

Post Date: 05/05/2025

Position Available Date: 05/12/2025

Description

UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Music Department welcomes applications for a full-time Visiting Instructor position in voice. This position is a nine-month, non-tenure track visiting faculty position with consideration for a second year renewal, based on performance and enrollment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Applied Voice and other voice related courses as appropriate to the candidate's strengths, beginning in late July of 2025. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

The Department of Music offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Bachelor of Music in Church Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Science in Music (with emphases in Music Business, Worship Technology or Performance). UMHB is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities: We seek an experienced voice instructor who is interested in growing a vibrant vocal arts program dedicated to the overall development of the 21st century vocalist. Responsibilities will include Applied Voice instruction and additional teaching assignments based on the needs of the Music Department and the successful candidate's qualification; these could include Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Literature, and assisting with opera and musical theatre productions. Visiting positions typically teach 12 load credit hours per semester.

Qualifications:
• Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
• Terminal degree in a related field or a master's degree with commensurate experience is required. ABD candidates may be considered.
• All voice types considered.
• Experience in various vocal styles preferred (classical, musical theatre).
• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
• Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.

Salaries and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

To Apply:
Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our http://hr.umhb.edu/careers.

Contact Information

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