Adjunct Faculty Position - Vocal Performance

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Salary Range

$1000 - $1350 per credit

Start Date

As soon as possible

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Contact

Please submit an online application

Job Description

Summary

The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at LIU invites applications from self-directed, inspiring, and motivated individuals to join this historical partnership with LIU and Roc Nation as an adjunct professor. All courses are taught in person on LIU’s Brooklyn campus. The School is seeking applications in the following disciplines: Vocal Performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and/or Music Education with Voice emphasis required
• Master's degree in Vocal Performance, Vocal Pedagogy preferred, or a closely related field preferred
• Demonstrated success of minimum two years of prior Higher Education experience required
• Experience across genres (Musical theater, Jazz, R+B etc.) and pedagogical approaches
• A proficient level of Keyboard skills preferred

Please submit the following with your application:

• Cover letter including a brief summary of teaching philosophy
• CV/Resume
• Link to 5-10 minute teaching sample video
• Contact Information for three references

About the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment

Long Island University, a nationally ranked university, and Roc Nation, a preeminent global entertainment company, have engaged in a one-of- a-kind collaboration to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.

The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment’s degree programs prepare students for a wide range of careers in performance, entrepreneurship, and all aspects of music and sports management. Students engage with world-renowned professors, learn alongside visiting guest artists and lecturers, and participate in immersive internships, ensuring they graduate with both hands-on experience and a network of professional contacts. For more information about the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment program, please visit https://liu.edu/rocnation/.

About Long Island University

A dynamic teaching and research university, LIU is committed to five signature research areas: Future of Business, One Health, Data Analytics, Innovative Cures, and Resilient Communities. LIU Brooklyn is situated in the vibrant, revitalized downtown Brooklyn area. It is a short walk to Brooklyn’s renowned Promenade, the new Brooklyn Bridge Riverfront Park, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the walkway over the Brooklyn Bridge. Nearby neighborhoods include Park Slope, Fort Greene, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights. Additionally, the campus is one train stop from Manhattan and all it has to offer. Established in 1926, LIU Brooklyn is one of the fastest-growing, most ethnically diverse campuses in the metropolitan area.

LIU is an equal-opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.