What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Vocal Pedagogy - School of Music position at State University of New York at Fredonia?
Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Mar 17 2025 Job Description:
Job Description:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a full-time Lecturer with expertise in Vocal Pedagogy. In addition to vocal pedagogy, the successful candidate will be prepared to teach applied lessons and recital seminar. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artist programs every year. This position is eligible for our generous benefit and retirement plans along with competitive salary compensation.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of faculty and staff who are committed to expanding the boundaries of music in higher education, by not only innovating within existing contexts but also envisioning and enacting new practices informed by critical dialogue and thoughtful engagement with stakeholders within and beyond the school. Our new colleague will help us navigate the shifting landscape of higher education through their contributions to generating change, taking risks, inventing new opportunities, and exploring new ideas and approaches. This is a full-time, 10-month position, beginning on or before August 20, 2025. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Rewards & Benefits:
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Music, the successful candidate will:
Teach Vocal Pedagogy at undergraduate level.
Teach undergraduate and graduate studio lessons in Voice;
Contribute to development and revision of courses and curricula in Voice and Vocal Pedagogy, to reflect diverse and contemporary theory and practice;
Support student retention and success through academic advising and efforts toward inclusion and belonging;
Participate in committees and provide service to the performance area, School of Music, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in a relevant discipline;
Experience teaching voice and related courses to undergraduate students;
Demonstrated innovative and creative pedagogical approaches;
Demonstrated ability and desire to support student needs across multiple School of Music degree programs. (i.e. music performance, Bachelor of Arts programs, music composition, music education, music therapy, sound recording technology);
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of campus and school missions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (or ABD);
Three years teaching experience at the collegiate level;
Record of creative activity, research, and/or scholarship demonstrating experience in the field and potential for further productivity;
Demonstrated excellence in performance.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025, with a salary range of $50,063 - $53,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The State University of New York at Fredonia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.
Job Description:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a full-time Lecturer with expertise in Vocal Pedagogy. In addition to vocal pedagogy, the successful candidate will be prepared to teach applied lessons and recital seminar. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artist programs every year. This position is eligible for our generous benefit and retirement plans along with competitive salary compensation.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of faculty and staff who are committed to expanding the boundaries of music in higher education, by not only innovating within existing contexts but also envisioning and enacting new practices informed by critical dialogue and thoughtful engagement with stakeholders within and beyond the school. Our new colleague will help us navigate the shifting landscape of higher education through their contributions to generating change, taking risks, inventing new opportunities, and exploring new ideas and approaches. This is a full-time, 10-month position, beginning on or before August 20, 2025. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Rewards & Benefits:
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Music, the successful candidate will:
Teach Vocal Pedagogy at undergraduate level.
Teach undergraduate and graduate studio lessons in Voice;
Contribute to development and revision of courses and curricula in Voice and Vocal Pedagogy, to reflect diverse and contemporary theory and practice;
Support student retention and success through academic advising and efforts toward inclusion and belonging;
Participate in committees and provide service to the performance area, School of Music, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in a relevant discipline;
Experience teaching voice and related courses to undergraduate students;
Demonstrated innovative and creative pedagogical approaches;
Demonstrated ability and desire to support student needs across multiple School of Music degree programs. (i.e. music performance, Bachelor of Arts programs, music composition, music education, music therapy, sound recording technology);
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of campus and school missions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (or ABD);
Three years teaching experience at the collegiate level;
Record of creative activity, research, and/or scholarship demonstrating experience in the field and potential for further productivity;
Demonstrated excellence in performance.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025, with a salary range of $50,063 - $53,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The State University of New York at Fredonia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.
Salary : $50,063 - $53,000