Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. 

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Instructor of Music, Voice Specialist. This is a nine-month faculty position with an anticipated starting date of September 1, 2026. In addition to assisting in the administration of the Voice Area, the candidate will teach voice lessons and other topics matching the candidate’s interest and expertise.  This position will also require recruiting students. 

Qualifications: Master’s degree in voice performance or comparable degree required; DMA/ABD or comparable degree preferred. Those who are skilled in Tenor/Baritone/Bass ranges and repertoire preferred, but all voice types are encouraged to apply. Evidence of performance excellence and teaching experience strongly preferred, as is the ability to work and teach in both bel canto and popular styles (pop/rock, jazz, country, musical theatre).

The successful candidate will be able to teach applied lessons in voice performance to a range of majors and non-majors. In addition, the candidate will teach a voice studio class and assist in organizing the Voice Studio Recital and vocal juries once a quarter. The candidate may also be asked to teach group voice classes for non-majors and/or other courses for which they may be qualified.

Please upload the following application materials as one file to Workday:

Cover letter in which the candidate outlines their qualifications for the position
A current curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references (including current e-mail address and telephone number)
Links to audio/video recordings of performances and teaching demonstrations by the candidate
 

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

 
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
 

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.