Music Instructor in Voice Job at Wellesley College
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Job Posting Title
Music Instructor in Voice
Job Description Summary
Job Description
The Department of Music at Wellesley College is looking to hire an instructor in voice to begin teaching in the Fall of 2023. The applicant should demonstrate a collegial personality and experience teaching all aspects of Western classical and musical theater voice in repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary composition, encompassing the genres of opera; French, German, Italian, and Spanish art song; oratorio; and musical theater. Expertise in musical theater repertoire and comfort with teaching belt technique would be an asset as would experience with teaching young students at prep/collegiate/conservatory levels. We are looking to hire someone who has the ability to teach all levels from beginners to those considering a music major and professional career in music. The applicant should demonstrate excellent vocal skills as a singer-actor and be active as a performer. Our ideal applicant must also be able to organize and teach Opera & Musical Theater Workshop (in rotation with the other voice faculty).
This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position with a payment structure based on the number of student lessons given. A Master’s Degree is preferred although not mandatory.
The hiring process will include an interview with a short performance and sample lesson(s) with current students. We are planning to hold interviews in late March. All materials should be submitted online by visiting our application website at
https://www.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers
. We will begin reviewing rolling applications on March 1. Applications submitted by March 1 will get full consideration. Please submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three recordings (audio or video). Website URLs are optional. Recordings should be shared via link to Google Drive or unlisted Youtube files. In addition, please provide the names/email addresses of three references who will be contacted for letters of recommendation. If there are difficulties submitting online, please contact working@wellesley.edu for assistance.
Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Inclusive Excellence, and we encourage persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID‐19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.
Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. David Russell, Co-Chair at drussell@wellesley.edu or Dr. Eliko Akahori, Director of the Music Performance Program at eakahori@wellesley.edu.
Worker Sub-Type
Time Type
Part time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
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