Job description

Department of Fine Arts at Saint Anselm College, a Roman Catholic undergraduate liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition in Manchester, NH invites applications for a part-time Music Performance Instructor to begin January 2026. The successful candidate will teach Voice in our music performance program; experience teaching musical theater and popular music is especially welcome. Music Performance Instructors provide weekly individual music lessons (scheduled and arranged with the Music Program Administrator and in coordination with student course schedules). A semester of lessons comprises 14 weeks of instruction (1 hour-long lesson per student per week). Music Performance Instructors will also conduct evaluations of student performances and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations; maintain records of student attendance and grades according to College policy; hold studio classes and a final exam performance; and write out and provide a syllabus detailing course expectations and/or materials.

Required Skills: A Master’s degree and substantial performance experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Required Experience: Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Applicants with experience as teachers in a private studio and/or other educational settings will be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its mission and strategic priorities, which includes institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.

How to apply

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, academic transcripts and audio sample (mp3 or website link) to the attention of Dr. Sean Parr, Department Chair, Fine Arts via the college website. Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted in PDF format via email to the department faculty assistant, Karen Boivin ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled.