Music Theatre Applied Voice Lecturer

Music Theatre Applied Voice Lecturer

Posting Number: F-1038

College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media

Home Department: School of Music

Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026

Position End Date:

Position Summary:

Central Michigan University School of Music seeks a Lecturer of Music Theatre Applied Voice. This is a full-time, 9-month, fixed-term appointment, which may be renewable. Duties include teaching undergraduate students who are preparing for professional careers in singing in all genres of the music industry musical theatre, commercial voice, classical, pop, and rock. The ideal candidate will be proficient in healthy vocal pedagogy techniques for belting and mixing in addition to standard vocal techniques. Additional responsibilities may include classroom assignments made based on the strengths of the candidate and the needs of the School of Music.

NOTE: Central Michigan University School of Music is also seeking a part-time .75 FTE Lecturer of Music Theatre Applied Voice. If you are interested in being considered for that position as well, please apply online to the part-time position listed on CMUs career website.

Required Qualifications:

• MM in Vocal performance; or MM or MFA in Musical Theatre.
• Outstanding performance skills.
• Successful music theatre experience.
• College teaching experience.
• Ability to teach applied voice to students pursuing all genres of the vocal profession: musical theatre, commercial voice, classical, pop, and rock.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

Online applications must include:

• Cover Letter - that specifically addresses position qualifications and duties.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript Copies - of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document).
• Work Sample - single document listing direct online links to a recent teaching video and no more than two recent performance videos. All links must be accessible by direct link (e.g., no further registration is required).
• List of References - contact information for at least three references who may be contacted and/or asked to submit a letter of recommendation.

Address inquiries to:

Music Theatre Voice Search Committee Chair
School of Music
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3281
Fax: (989) 774-3766

About the Department:

The School of Music is located in a state-of-the-art 119,000 square foot facility with a 500-seat concert hall housing a 61-rank Casavant organ, a 100-seat recital hall, recording facilities, and 79 practice rooms. The School of Music has 32 full- and part-time faculty and an enrollment of over 300 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors. To learn more about the school, visit the school website.

Posting Begins: 05/13/2026

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes