Jobs in Worcester, MA

About the role

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here. The College of the Holy Cross seeks a voice instructor to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. The successful applicant will be required to complete Holy Cross's Boundary Training for lesson instructors. The position reports to the Chair of the music department.

What you'll bring

• Master's Degree in Music Performance
• 3-5 years experience teaching voice lessons to college-age students
• Experience in professional performance activities
• Willingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advanced
• Willingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles.
• Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environment
• Willingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning styles
• Ability to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the Department
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, for example, music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics (old and new)
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching
• Evidence of an active performance schedule
• Interest and/or experience in teaching voice in a liberal arts context