Part-Time Adjunct Professor -Music

About the role

Department

School of Music-OPS

General Description/Primary Purpose

Part-time adjunct faculty position in the School of Music. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with department chair.

Marginal Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Working Hours: Part-time
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Supervision Exercised

This is not a supervisory role.

• Required Licensure
• N/A
• Anticipated Start Date

The position is expected to begin on Aug. 3, 2026.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour. All exceptions must be approved by the Provost or his/her designee.

Required Qualifications

At a minimum, applicants must have earned a master's degree in the hiring discipline or closely related field., or a bachelor's degree in music with evidence of substantial experience and expertise in related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application.
• Experience teaching (insert name of preferred courses) at graduate level.

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Additional information

• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
• The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
• Job Posting Close Date
• Open until filled.
• Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Barbara Cabe at or.

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Required Qualifications

• Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program.
• The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University.
• May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline.
• Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator