Adjunct Faculty: Applied Music - Voice

Concordia University Ann Arbor is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in Applied Voice in the Music Department of the School of Arts and Sciences. The appointment will begin in the Fall 2024 semester upon the hiring of a suitable candidate and may be a renewable position. Specific areas that need to be filled include:

MUS 2303/3303 - Applied Voice Lessons

Successful candidates will be expected to schedule lessons (flexible times) with all studio students, develop a rigorous curriculum for individual musical development that includes both technical and expressive studies, prepare students for regular performance in juries and recitals, assess students' progress in alignment with the Music Department handbook, and complete other compensated duties as assigned by the Director of Vocal Activities, Music Department Chair, or Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Master's degree in music performance from an accredited institution with an appropriate specialization in oboe, or demonstrate significant professional performance experience with a Bachelor's degree in music.
• Evidence of successful studio teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful recruiting of private studio students is highly desired.
• Membership in a Christian church

Compensation

This is a part time position. Salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate within the parameters for per-credit applied music lessons set by the University.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Concordia University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender or age. However, Concordia University is a Christian educational institution operated by The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. Concordia University is a Higher Learning Commission accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering 60 undergraduate majors of study, 14 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral programs. Concordia University seeks faculty dedicated to excellence in college teaching. Concordia Ann Arbor is located on 187 acres overlooking the Huron River.

Applicants should attach a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, three references, description of teaching philosophy, with their online application available under "Employment "on the CUAA website at www.cuaa.edu on the CUW web site at www.cuw.edu. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials prior to July 5, 2024.

Further information on the Concordia Music Department can be found at: www.cuaa.edu/music.

Inquiries specific to the position description or music/musical theater program can be directed to:

John Boonenberg, Director of Choral Activities

john.boonenberg@cuaa.edu

734-995-7482

Physical Demands/Equipment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Administration reserves the right to adjust the duties and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or