What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Faculty (Classical Voice: Bass or B position at New England Conservatory of Music?
Job Description
Job Description
The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults
JOB SUMMARY :
NEC is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and collegial artist-teacher (bass or bass-baritone) to join the voice faculty. The ideal candidate is an innovative educator who teaches healthy singing habits to undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional singers in a wide range of repertoire. The candidate will actively recruit students, and will possess a keen understanding of the professional aspirations of conservatory voice students and the field into which they will graduate. The candidate will offer career guidance, mentorship, and connections to the field to help students prepare for versatile and meaningful lives in music. This is a part-time, in-person position : up to 12 scheduled teaching hours per week with the opportunity to expand into a full-time position (16 or more teaching hours per week), according to enrollment needs. Benefits eligibility contingent upon teaching load.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teach individual studio voice lessons to graduate and undergraduate students
Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse student body of the highest quality
Attend performances of studio students and the department
Attend and participate in admissions auditions and end-of-year promotionals (performance examinations)
Comply with curriculum and pedagogical standards set by Department Chair and NEC's administration
Participate in faculty trainings, departmental meetings, and the life of the conservatory
Provide career guidance and mentorship to students
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree and significant performance experience required, or commensurate experience as a high-level performer and teacher
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in teaching at the collegiate level and / or commensurate experience as a regular guest artist for masterclasses during an extended performance career; conservatory experience preferred
Willingness and ability to teach a wide range of singers from early undergraduates through pre-professional
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity when working with students in an educational environment; Ability to communicate effectively with students, other faculty, and staff
Demonstrated dedication to supporting the development of musicians and promoting music’s role in society
Breadth of knowledge of opera and song literature in multiple languages, genres, and styles
Language and lyric diction competency
Awareness of current trends in classical voice / opera conservatory programs and the profession
Commitment to NEC’s values of cultural equity and belonging
SEARCH PROCESS :
Application closes on September 30, 2024
Applicants must provide the following :
Cover letter / statement of interest
Statement of teaching philosophy
Video or audio recordings of performances of at least four different pieces in a range of styles / languages or two videos of recent master classes or private lessons
Names of three references
Finalists will be chosen by faculty committee
Finalists will be invited to campus for interviews with key stakeholders and to teach simple lessons and a master class during the fall semester. Two days of residency will be required.
NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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