Job Description

Adjunct Faculty Position

Music Department

Voice

The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University seeks candidates for an adjunct faculty position in Voice. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate applied voice and assist with opera/musical productions. Additional classes/duties may be assigned based on the department's needs. Other responsibilities include maintaining an active performance presence on a regional or national level and membership in regional and national professional voice organizations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach applied lessons for undergraduate voice students (music majors and non-majors).
• Prepare students for juries, recitals, and ensemble auditions.
• Collaborate with the music faculty to support the overall voice program and student success.
• Attend departmental meetings and events as requested.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students in both performance and career development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in vocal performance is required or 18 graduate credits
• Potential for a successful career as a studio voice teacher with experience in opera and musical theatre.
• Ability to teach all voice types in various genres and styles.
• Ability to accompany applied voice lessons and opera/musical productions

Required Application Documents

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Links to recent performance recordings (if available)

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.