Jazz Voice Instructor
2 months ago
The University of Miami Frost School of Music is seeking a highly qualified Music Faculty Member to join our team as a Full-Time Lecturer in Voice for the Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Performance program. This is a competitive opportunity for a talented individual to teach voice in the Jazz Vocal Performance program, teach jazz vocal studio class, and direct a small or large ensemble.
Key Responsibilities- Teach voice lessons with an emphasis on vocal technique, vocal health, interpretation, and style with a focus on jazz and contemporary/popular music.
- Develop and implement curriculum for jazz vocal studio class and ensemble.
- Direct a small or large ensemble, providing guidance and mentorship to students.
- Contribute to the development of the Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Performance program.
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Music or a related field.
- Substantive national and/or international credits in the music industry and demonstrated expertise in jazz performance.
- Demonstrated experience with microphone technique and live sound reinforcement.
- Familiarity with music notation software.
- Experience teaching/directing large jazz vocal ensembles and small jazz combos.
- Demonstrated knowledge of jazz piano, harmony, improvisation, and contemporary/popular music vernacular.
- Knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations.
- Experience teaching voice lessons with an emphasis on vocal technique, vocal health, interpretation, and style with a focus on jazz and contemporary/popular music.
- Substantive national and/or international credits in the music industry and demonstrated expertise in jazz performance.
- Demonstrated experience with microphone technique and live sound reinforcement.
- Familiarity with music notation software.
The University of Miami is a private, independent, comprehensive university with an enrollment of approximately 15,650 students from all fifty states and over 114 countries. The main campus is located in Coral Gables, a residential suburb of Miami. The Frost School of Music has an enrollment of approximately 750 majors in 31 programs leading toward B.A., B.S., M.M., M.S., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.