Adjunct Applied Faculty, School of Music – Musical Theater Voice

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music’s mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each to fulfill society’s need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate each with hope, confidence, and distinction.

About the Position:

The adjunct applied Musical Theater Voice professor will teach individualized lessons, starting January 2026.

Responsibilities:
• Teach Applied Musical Theater Voice lessons;
• Provide weekly studio class;
• Participate in recruitment for the Musical Theater Voice Studio;
• Adjudicate Musical Theater Voice Juries; and
• Participate in Musical Theater initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Music or equivalent professional experience;
• Successful experience teaching at the college level; and
• An established reputation as a professional artist with a documented portfolio of live performances.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Successful experience teaching vocal techniques for musical theater styles;
• Piano skills sufficient for accompanying voice students in lessons;
• Experience teaching students to build technical proficiency and repertoire across the genre; and
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Applied Faculty, School of Music – Musical Theater Voice at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with CV for review.

Posting Open Date: December 17, 2025

Posting Close Date: January 16, 2026

Open Until Filled: No