Faculty: School of Arts & Humanities - Department of Music and Worship - Assistant/Associate Professor of Contemporary Voice
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Cedarville, OH
- Background
- PhD
- Industry
- Education — 266 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
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Job description
Posted Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.
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The Cedarville University Department of Music and Worship in the School of Arts & Humanities invites applications for a full-time contemporary voice faculty position beginning August 2027. Female candidates preferred.
The successful candidate will:
- Primarily teach private contemporary voice lessons to undergraduate students within the worship program
- Teach voice-related courses such as class voice
- Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs, potentially teach introductory musicianship courses, or worship related courses such as coaching worship bands and/or contemporary ensembles; courses related to worship technology or worship administration
- Assist with departmental recruiting, mentoring, and program development
- Contribute significantly to the artistic, spiritual, and academic environment of one of the nation’s leading Christian universities
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will:
- Hold a master’s degree in a field related to the position responsibilities; a doctorate is preferred
- Demonstrate expertise in contemporary commercial vocal pedagogy
- Possess training in Estill Voice Training (EVT), Somatic Voicework™ (the LoVetri Method), or comparable contemporary vocal methodologies, or be willing to pursue such training
- Demonstrate excellent musicianship
- Possess strong, functional piano skills to support vocal lessons and classroom instruction
- Demonstrate worship leading ability vocally and instrumentally
- Show a successful record of private voice studio teaching; college-level teaching experience is preferred
- Worship-leading and church ministry experience is highly desired
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, written, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and mentorship within Christ-centered higher education
- Display a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Qualified candidates must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant and General Workplace Standards.
Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval.
We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:
- A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
- Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
- A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
- Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
- Free employee parking.
- Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
- Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
- Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
- Opportunities to the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.
Application Materials:
In addition to a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and reference letters, candidates should submit the items below to musicandworship@cedarville.edu:
- A current audio/video recording of recent singing and/or worship leading
- A recent video recording of teaching a private voice lesson
- A written philosophy of contemporary voice pedagogy (500 words or fewer)
About The Department:
The Department of Music and Worship consists of thirteen full-time faculty and sixteen part-time instructors. The department presents more than 100 music and worship performances annually and offers BM and BA degrees, as well as a graduate certificate in Worship Leadership. Cedarville University is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Contact Information:
All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Professor Beth Porter, Chair, Department of Music and Worship.
Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Details
Pay Type
Salary
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Cedarville, OH 45314, USA
Visa sponsorship record: Cedarville University
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
| FY2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
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- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
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Filed 1 PERM labor certification: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
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