George Mason University is hiring: Adjunct Applied Faculty, School of Music - Cl

Department

Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification

Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

Job Type

Part-Time

Work Schedule

Not specified

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 Classical Voice professor will teach individualized lessons, starting January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Applied Classical Voice lessons;
• Provide weekly studio class;
• Participate in recruitment for the Vocal Studies Area;
• Adjudicate Classical Voice Juries; and
• Participate in Vocal Studies Area 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 classical voice 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 - Classical 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 and CV for review.

Posting Open Date

December 17, 2025

Posting Close Date

January 18, 2026

Open Until Filled

No