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Instructor-Fixed Term

Music 10030598

Faculty/Academic Staff

Instructor-Fixed Term

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Music 10030598
• Area of Interest: Education/Training
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
• Group: Fixed Term Faculty
• Union/Non-Union: Union

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• Faculty/Academic Staff
• Opening on: Oct 21 2026
• Closing at: Oct 20 2028 - 23:55 EDT
• Salary Commensurate with Experience
• College Of Music
• 1176690

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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.

Special Instructions

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.

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Categories Area of Interest: Education/TrainingFull Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)Group: Fixed Term FacultyUnion/Non-Union: Union

Area of Interest: Education/Training

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Fixed Term Faculty

Union/Non-Union: Union

Employment Type Faculty/Academic Staff

Faculty/Academic Staff

Locations East Lansing, Michigan, United States

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