Visiting Instructor-12 month

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Faculty - Non-TenureNoAcademic Term (Fixed Term)NoUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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MusicThe Visiting Instructor of collaborative piano and vocal coaching will be expected to work positively with faculty staff students and the community and to provide accompaniment for voice and choral students in the School of Literary and Performing Arts. This role supports the continuous year-round growth of the music and theatre programs by providing essential coaching and accompaniment for students as well as managing the expanded logistical needs of summer programming. This Instructor will accompany all choral ensembles for class meetings rehearsals and concerts; provide individual vocal coaching sessions for up to 30 voice students; and serve as collaborative pianist for voice studio class sessions and other classes as assigned. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree.
• Teaching experience in a college setting;
• Extensive accompaniment experience across diverse ensemble sizes and repertoires;
• Vocal coaching experience for applied music and music education undergraduate curriculum.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in the field of instruction or 10 years of professional collaborative piano experience;
• At least 2 years of full-time professional experience as a collaborative pianist in a university setting;
• Professional experience within the music theater industry.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Teach assigned courses and provide piano accompaniment for choral ensembles voice studios conducting courses and Recital Attendance;
• Vocal Coaching: Provide individual vocal coaching for up to 30 voice students in the applied music and music education curriculum;
• Year-Round Performance Support: Accompany choral ensembles for all rehearsals class meetings and concerts including juries and student recitals throughout the academic year;
• Summer Program Leadership: Provide continuous administrative and musical leadership for summer program planning and logistical oversight to accommodate increased student engagement;
• Work positively with faculty staff students and the community;
• Other: Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in diverse repertoire across multiple languages;
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum;
• Exemplary technical keyboard skills and fluency in sight-reading;
• Professional-level piano performance skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage complex logistical schedules for performances and coaching sessions.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title)Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.Stacy Pendergraft Producing Artistic Director

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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