Teaching Associate, Music

Teaching Associate, Music Drake University

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1 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Music Student recruitment Faculty collaboration Piano Academic institution experience Mid-level Master's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with undergraduate students One-on-one student support University teaching experience Training One-on-one instruction Teaching Specialization in creative arts instruction Music tutoring University experience

Full Job Description Position Number:

998339

Unit/Department:

Music FTE:

Full-time Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate

Department Summary:

Drake University's Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department's mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students' intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, and critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We pride ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields. For more information about the department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/music/

Job Summary:

Drake University is a private, not-for-profit institution committed to cultivating a learning and working environment of inclusive excellence. The Department of Music is excited to launch a search for a full-time Teaching Associate in Voice beginning August 2026. Teaching duties assigned, commensurate with the candidate's expertise, to include Studio Voice with a weekly voice class (undergraduate music majors, music minors, and non-major participants); required core courses as needed by the Department (Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Literature). Other expectations include recruiting; building and maintaining positive strong community ties; attending voice juries and collaborating with the Voice Area. This position is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track, salaried appointment and includes Drake's full benefit package. The teaching load is 18 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or Artist's diploma at Graduate level required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with a record of successful teaching at the University level; training in classical and musical theater singing techniques, proficient piano skills, an active profile within their professional organizations (i.e., NATS, MTNA), and an ability to teach and connect with a diverse student population. The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing growth and excellence of the studio voice, choral, and opera programs.

Job Duties:

60%

• Teaching studio voice to undergraduate students (music majors, music minors, non-music majors). Teaching weekly one-on-one lessons, administration of and attendance at weekly studio classes/departmentals, preparing students for recitals, competitions, etc. 12 hours contact time per week teaching assignment each semester (15 weeks per semester). 30%
• Teach one 2-credit course (MUS 075/076
• Diction) each semester, and Vocal Literature (rotates every other fall). 5%
• Attendance at Studio Classes/Departmentals/Recitals. 5%
• Administrative and recruitment duties in conjunction with the music department and voice area faculty.

Special Instructions to

Applicants:

To apply, visit (www.drake.edu/hr) and include the following materials: a letter of application addressing qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a philosophy of teaching, a statement of diversity, three letters of reference including contact details, and a link to a sample voice lesson instruction of fifteen-minutes in length. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email .

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant's references, education, and, if applicable, experience.

ABOUT DRAKE

Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees. All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University's core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

At Drake University, we don't just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: ) and let us know how we can assist you.