Working Title Lecturer in Voice: Classical & Musical Theatre
Appointment Type Full Time
Purpose of Position
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Voice, effective August 2027. This is a full-time, renewable, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The primary responsibilities will include teaching applied musical theatre and classical voice. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the department’s curriculum as appropriate and consistent with experience and…
specialization. Additionally, the candidate will support the department’s vocal productions, including cabaret, musical theatre, opera, oratorio, and voice recitals, in collaboration with the faculty. We seek a candidate with a terminal degree in a relevant field (Theatre or Music), or a master’s degree in a relevant field, combined with significant professional experience in musical theatre and classical vocal performance; treble voice preferred. Undergraduate teaching experience across a range of vocal techniques and styles is highly valued. Additional classroom teaching experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will contribute to departmental productions through active collaboration with faculty, staff, and students throughout the creative process. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 commensurate with Education and Experience.
Departmental Information
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 faculty and 150+ majors. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, we offer a comprehensive array of major concentrations under both the BM and BA degrees. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit the Music, Theatre & Dancedepartment website.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”
Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F281P Posting Date 10/01/2026 Review Begin Date 11/02/2026
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy including contributions toward fostering an inclusive learning environment, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates selected for campus interviews are required to submit three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).
Review of applications will begin on Nov. 2 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications received after 11:59 PM ET on Nov. 1 will be accepted but considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
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Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Graduate Transcripts
- Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Other Application Materials
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Other Application Materials #2
- Other Application Materials #3