Temp Parttime Faculty: Music Job at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences

Temp Part-time Faculty: Music

Posting Number: req32889

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Music (459A)

Academic Location: College of Fine Arts Campus, Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible: Adjunct faculty may be eligible for certain UNM benefits. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The College of Fine Arts, Department of Music, anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters. Openings may include courses in:

• Applied Music
• Music Education
• Music History
• Music Theory
• World Music
• Choral and Instrumental Ensemble Direction
• String Pedagogy

The department seeks a part-time instructor to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in these areas. Positions are contingent upon need each semester, influenced by student enrollment, course offerings, and graduation requirements. Selected candidates will report to the Department Chair.

Wages

Compensation for adjunct faculty in the College of Fine Arts is based on credentials and course load.

Best Consideration Dates

Apply by June 30, 2025, for Fall 2025, and by November 30, 2025, for Spring 2026 for best consideration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or subfield; or
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program; or
• Equivalent tested experience as determined by the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at a post-secondary institution
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, especially with diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Submit materials via UNMJobs:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts demonstrating minimum qualifications
• Cover Letter specifying courses/disciplines interested in, availability, and how qualifications are met
• Three professional references

Official degree certification is required before employment.

This posting remains active until June 30, 2025. Applicants will be considered for subsequent semesters unless specified otherwise in the cover letter.

The University of New Mexico is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.