Adjunct Faculty, Musical Theatre Voice

Position Overview

East Tennessee State University Department of Music seeks an adjunct instructor of musical theatre voice. The successful candidate will teach weekly applied lessons beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidate should have at least a Master's degree in musical theatre, vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or related field. Candidate should have a strong performance background in musical theatre and/or commercial vocal styles. Opportunities to work with musical theatre productions may be possible based on qualifications. 

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly undergraduate applied lessons in coordination with voice and theatre faculty
• Develop syllabi, other course materials, and submit course grades in a timely manner
• Attend and assess vocal juries each semester
• Attend degree recitals, studio recitals, musical theatre showcases, and festivals as required for teaching
• Assist with recruiting and departmental needs as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in musical theatre, vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or closely-related field
• Studio teaching experience
• Record of professional musical theatre performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in vocal pedagogy
• Commitment to student recruitment and growth/stability of a musical theatre program
• Experience running a vocal studio
• Expertise in jazz and/or commercial styles

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is $900 per credit hour for faculty with a Master's degree, or $1000 per credit hour for faculty with a doctorate degree. 
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Please submit a CV, cover letter, at least three references, and a recorded demonstration of performing and/or teaching via a link. Preference for solo performance over ensemble performance. Teaching demonstration, if available, can be in any course - applied lessons, pedagogy, etc.

          Direct inquiries about the position to Dr. Alan Stevens at stevensae2@etsu.edu 

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

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