Lecturer in Voice and Piano
Job Title
Lecturer in Voice and Piano
Requisition Number
FE05090
Working Title
Department Name
8X230:Keyboard, Voice, and Strings
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Graduate degree or performers’ certificate in vocal coaching or collaborative
piano, or commensurate experience
Required Related Experience
- Vocal coaching experience at the college level
- Expertise in vocal diction (at least English, French, German, Italian, and Latin; Spanish, Czech, Russian, and other languages are a bonus)
- Thorough knowledge of the standard operatic and art song literature
- Ability to play in a variety of styles, e.g., classical (all eras), show tunes (both Golden Age and contemporary), jazz, pop, rock, folk, and even country
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky School of Music seeks an accomplished collaborative pianist and teacher to join its voice and opera faculty in a full-time appointment as lecturer. The successful candidate will provide vocal coaching services to undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities include weekly coaching sessions with vocal performance students focused on recital preparation, diction, musical interpretation, text analysis (both poetic and dramatic), stylistic considerations, and performance practice. Playing during applied voice lessons is not required. The candidate will also collaborate with vocal students in two weekly voice studio classes.
The candidate will contribute to the School of Music’s opera program by serving as a rehearsal pianist for University of Kentucky Opera Theatre productions and related performances, including two MainStage productions, Celebration of Song, and others as assigned. The candidate will also serve as music director and rehearsal pianist for the Opera Workshop.
Additional responsibilities include collaborating with undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students, as well as faculty members, in performances, guest artist masterclasses, and recording projects. The candidate will serve as pianist for auditions to the University of Kentucky School of Music and teach courses in lyric diction as needed. Planned Distribution of Effort: 75% Instruction, 25% Service.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
• A cover letter addressing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and relevant experience
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references (upload when prompted in the application)
Priority review of applications will begin on December 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
About the School of Music
The University of Kentucky School of Music has played an important part in the development of musical life in Kentucky and beyond since 1918.
The School offers degree programs within five areas of study as well as minors in music performance and music theory & history. Our performance areas are brass, keyboard, percussion, strings, voice, and winds; each boasting world-class faculty. Additionally, we have research programs for scholars and professional training for teachers.
The University of Kentucky is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
About the College of Fine Arts
The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts thrives by engaging individuals and communities with unique creative perspectives. The College fosters a supportive environment through artistic programming and curricula that reflect a broad range of experiences and voices.
We believe the arts are essential to both individual and community life, and we actively promote creative expression among our faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to attracting skilled and passionate faculty, staff, and students who contribute meaningfully to the arts and academic excellence. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, the College promotes thoughtful engagement, respect, and collaboration. Visit our website at: http://finearts.uky.edu
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Teaching experience at the college or university level preferred
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.