Career Center
El Cajon, California
Cape Coral, Florida
Berkeley, California
Posted: 06-Jun-26
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: A-187641-1
General Description
Salary: Starting at $40/hr for private lessons, $50/hr for group classes
The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Voice teaching position in the Voice Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD commencing August of 2026.
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated voice faculty as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping students of all ages and levels achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.
Preferred candidates for this position will have a background in vocal performance and education, and experience teaching students of all ages and levels.
Duties:
- Class voice for beginner Adult Singers (Saturdays)
- Private lessons as assigned for ages 13+ (by arrangement)
- Assist with end-of-semester presentations and events as needed
- Attend faculty meetings as needed.
- Other appropriate duties as assigned (eg, help prepare singers for chorus auditions)
ABOUT US:
Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.
The Peabody Preparatory welcomes students of all ages and levels of ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can discover and develop their musical potential. Offerings range from early childhood classes that spark a lifelong love of music and dance, to programs designed for adults and professional dancers and musicians seeking to hone their skills.
Located in downtown Baltimore and sharing space with the renowned Peabody Conservatory, the Preparatory also extends its reach through four satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, Frederick, and Howard County, MD.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and/or Music Education with Voice emphasis
- Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred
- Experience teaching beginner adults as well as teens
- Experience with adolescent changing voices a plus
- Experience across genres a plus (classical, musical theater, gospel etc)
- Keyboard skills not required, but helpful
Requirements:
- Strong commitment to new-study singers
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Saturday and after-school/early evening availability
This position will be primarily be based at the downtown Mt Vernon Peabody campus, but independent transport to the Preparatory's county campuses is also required for events and additional assignments as needed.
Application Instructions
Applications received before June 30, 2026 will be given preference, but the position will remain open until filled.
Application submission instructions
- Cover letter including a brief summary of teaching philosophy
- CV/Resume
- Link to 5-10 minute teaching sample video
NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
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Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
EEO is the Law:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
