Applied Voice Adjunct Faculty

The Vermont State University Music Business and Industry (MBI) Program on the Lyndon campus, within the Department of Art, Media, and Music Industries, seeks an accomplished vocalist with strong teaching and performance experience to teach applied voice beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Student enrollment may vary from semester to semester.

Applied voice lessons within the MBI program provide private vocal instruction to students of all experience levels. In addition to developing vocal proficiency across a wide range of contemporary styles (such as pop, R&B, gospel, country, stringer-songwriter, and related commercial music genres), the instructor is expected to introduce students to a substantial and diverse repertoire while providing practical instruction in musicianship, vocal technique, and professional performance practices. Lessons are 50 minutes in length, held throughout the semester, and open to both MBI majors and non-music majors.

Applicants are required to submit a letter of application (cover letter), a resume/curriculum vitae, and unedited video recordings demonstrating their performance abilities. Recordings must be hyperlinked within the resume or curriculum vitae. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly individual applied voice lessons to both music and non-music majors in accordance with MBI program guidelines and expectations.
• Teach students at all levels of experience, from beginning to advanced.
• Select and guide students through appropriate repertoire across diverse contemporary styles.
• Support program recruitment efforts and assist with student preparation for performances.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Active performer with expertise in a variety of contemporary vocal styles.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary repertoire appropriate for college-level voice instruction.
• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in an appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience as a performing and/or recording artist in contemporary commercial music settings.
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching voice to students of diverse ages and skill levels.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2026

Salary:

Based on credits previously taught per VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement. The compensation or range of compensation for this role can be found here (Please reference Article 20/Article 21 on page 25 and 26) to the particular collective bargaining agreement. For links to the Agreements, please click here.

Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Vermont State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.