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Position Title Lecturer in Voice (2023-2024 Academic Year)

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to
its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their
respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding,
self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Department of Music invites candidates for a Lecturer in Voice within the
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This faculty position will
teach applied voice lessons and may also be asked to teach Singer's Workshop,
Singing for Beginners, and other voice area courses as needed.
Responsibilities also include recruitment and attendance at departmental
studio hour and voice seminar on Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. In all
matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of
professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and
responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching,
scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-
time faculty in designated area as needed during the academic year.

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal
regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual
Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the
employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive
information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are
set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:
• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to teach weekly applied voice lessons;
• Ability to deliver instruction both in-person and/or online as needed;
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional
technology into teaching;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as
needed;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy. Note that a Bachelor's
in Music with extensive performance as a vocalist and significant teaching
experience will be considered in lieu of required education.

Required Work Experience
• At least one year teaching private voice lessons at the college or
university level. Note that significant teaching experience at other
levels will be considered.
• Evidence of significant performing experience as a vocalist.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in baritone, tenor, and soprano.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Must be available for weekly departmental recital hour and voice seminar from
1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursdays, as well as voice juries, hearings, and
recitals (as applicable).

Physical Demands

Typical of faculty in this discipline and instrument.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number UN709PO

Number of Vacancies 8
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (doctoral degree)
Open Date 03/22/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity
or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited
circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed
appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Professional Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UIW Website
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Monster.com
• Chronicle
• Indeed
• Glassdoor
• Personal Referral
• Employee Referral
• Other
• If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)
• This position requires at least a Master's Degree in Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy. Note that a Bachelor's in Music with extensive performance as a vocalist and significant teaching experience will be considered in Lieu of required education. Do you have at least one of the following?
• No
• Yes, Master's Degree in Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy
• Yes, Bachelor's in Music + extensive vocalist performance + significant teaching experience
• This position requires at least one year of teaching private voice lessons at the college or university level. Note that significant teaching experience at other levels will be considered. How many years of experience do you have teaching?
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year at the college or university level
• 2 years at the college or university level
• 3 years at the college or university level
• 4 or more years at the college or university level
• Significant teaching experience at other levels
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