Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Music (MUSIC 226/424) Private Music Instruction: Vocal
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jan 27, 2025
Deadline: Jan 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach MUSIC 226/424, Private Music Instruction: Vocal in the traditional undergraduate program in Spring 2025.
Fridays, 10:00am-12:30pm. This course will be taught in person, on the Moraga campus.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our esteemed institution as an Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Music, specializing in accompanying and coaching for our Private Music Instruction Lab for Vocal (MUSIC 226/424). This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of aspiring vocalists in a supportive and creative learning environment. Essential skills include proficiency as an accompanist at the piano, depth of knowledge in solo repertoire from the Western Classical tradition (including Arias, Cantatas, Leider, and Chansons) and Musical Theater, and has experience teaching Pop, Jazz, and Commercial Music works in recital or music concert settings. The ideal candidate is experienced in teaching sight reading and musicianship (such as solfege), the application of music theory and analysis and Estill Voice training to a wide range of solo genres.
Responsibilities:

• Accompany vocal students on piano for studio coaching and recitals, providing support and musicianship guidance to enhance the development of their performance skills.
• Conduct individual and group vocal coaching for students enrolled in MUSIC 226 - Private Music Instruction Lab: Vocal
• Assess and evaluate students' diction (application of the International Phonetic Alphabet) and performance progress providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning atmosphere that embraces students as whole persons, inspiring students to explore and express their artistic range.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty members to coordinate works-in-progress monthly recitals, and end of semester juries.
• Demonstrate support of Estill Voice Training methodologies in vocal instruction, while also incorporating traditional and innovative teaching techniques that reflect a range of pedagogies
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, lesson plans, and evaluations, and submit midterm and final grades.
• Attend as vocal accompanist and faculty support for three 'Works-in-Progress" Student recitals per semester which occur on Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm (dates supplied in advance).

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• Music degree (a B.A or B.M in Music Education, Music Performance).
• A minimum of a Master's degree in Music or a related field; candidates with significant equivalent professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in Music will also be considered.

• Proven teaching experience, preferably at the college or university level, with a track record of nurturing students' musical growth and development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to students.

• Strong piano accompanying skills, with the ability to effectively support vocal students during in coaching and performances.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely submission of assessments and reports.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment, respecting and celebrating individual student differences.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including the support of Estill Voice Training application and overall success of the music program, the Performing Arts Department, and the institution at large.

Recommended:
The ideal candidate has experience performing as a vocalist in recitals and a breadth of contexts, enjoys collaborating with and supporting choral activities, possesses a collegial mode of operation, and embodies a vibrant, encouraging, and "team-player," Lasallian-inspired attitude.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary is $2,483 - $3,436, depending on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/162550

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