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Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union Position Summary The Michigan State University College of Music looks forward to welcoming a Vocal Coach to our faculty. We invite applications for a fixed-term instructor Vocal Coach position to begin August 16, 2027. This is a full-time, academic-year appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, subject to institutional approval.

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Masters -Master's degree in music or equivalent professional-level experience Desired Degree Doctorate -Doctoral degree in Collaborative Piano or ABD status in a doctoral program in Collaborative Piano Minimum Requirements Demonstrated successful experience in vocal coaching at the collegiate or professional level.

Demonstrated knowledge of Italian, German, French, and Spanish, with the ability to coach singers in these languages. Demonstrated strong pianist skills for vocal coaching and collaborative performance. Comprehensive knowledge of vocal repertoire. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with singers, faculty, and other colleagues.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Desired Qualifications Doctoral degree in Collaborative Piano or ABD status in a doctoral program in Collaborative Piano. Experience as a pianist/vocal coach with a professional opera company or apprenticeship/young artist program. Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Italian, German, French, or Spanish.

Demonstrated successful experience in classroom teaching. Required Application Materials Letter of application addressing qualifications and relevant professional experience. Curriculum vitae. Names and contact information for three professional references.

Links to two recent video recordings: Vocal Coaching: A recent video recording of a vocal coaching session, addressing diction, style, and other interpretational issues, preferably with college-level singer(s) (15-20 minutes). Collaborative Performance: A recent collaborative performance with singer(s) demonstrating the applicant’s pianistic skills, musical sensibility, and collaborative artistry (5-10 minutes). Include the links in your letter of application or in a separate document uploaded with your application. Please make sure the videos can be viewed without a login or password.

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For full consideration, please submit applications by November 30, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled. Review of Applications Begins On 11/30/2026 Website music.msu.edu MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Oct 20, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Instructor-Fixed Term Job No: 1176690 East Lansing College Of Music FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Oct 21, 2026 01:00 PM Oct 20, 2028 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Michigan State University College of Music invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Vocal Coach at the rank of instructor, beginning August 16, 2027.

The Vocal Coach will coach primarily undergraduate voice students, teach courses including British, American, and German song literature, and guide student pianists preparing for opera rehearsals. Current opportunities Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Instructor-Fixed Term Job No: 1176690 East Lansing College Of Music FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Oct 21, 2026 01:00 PM Oct 20, 2028 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Michigan State University College of Music invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Vocal Coach at the rank of instructor, beginning August 16, 2027. The Vocal Coach will coach primarily undergraduate voice students, teach courses including British, American, and German song literature, and guide student pianists preparing for opera rehearsals. Powered by PageUp Applicant Login Subscribe to Job Alerts Accommodations Job Search Filter Results Work type Faculty/Academic Staff 1 Categories Area of Interest Education/Training 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time (90-100%) 1 Group Fixed Term Faculty 1 Union/Non-Union Union 1 Locations Michigan East Lansing 1 Quick Links PageUp Accessibility Help Applicant Resources Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Equal Opportunity is the Law EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy Affirmative Action and EEO Policy Statement Social Media and Feeds Facebook Twitter MSUHR Source Online Tweets by msuhr Contacts 1407 S.

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