Teacher of Voice
Colgate University

Job Info

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Job Category:

Casual Wage

Position Title:

Teacher of Voice

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time

Division:

Dean of the Faculty

Department:

Music

Hiring Wage/Salary Range:

$55.00/hour

Department Statement:

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities:

The teacher of voice is responsible for:

• Teaching voice lessons to students; relevant techniques and performance skills.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans catering to students' needs and skill levels.
• Selecting appropriate repertoire and musical pieces for students to work on during lessons and performances.
• Staying updated with current trends and developments in voice pedagogy and incorporating innovative teaching methods into lessons.
• Meeting weekly with students to provide 30-minute or 60-minute lessons throughout the term.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching singing lessons on a one-on-one basis, with preference for experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Professional performance experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional performing experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in music required, master's degree preferred.

Other Information:

Please note: applicants must provide a link to a 10-minute sample of a performance in their resume.

Requisition Number:

2024CW033Posting

Temporary:

Yes

Work Schedule:

Approximately 8 hours per week.

Job Open Date:

09/10/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

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