Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty- Music (Music Industry) Spring 2026
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, United States, 36265
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Job no:
497886 Work type:
Adjunct Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus) Categories:
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty Position
Music Department
Music Industry
Job Summary
The Department of Music at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) invites applications for an adjunct music industry instructor for the spring 2026 semester. The successful applicant will teach courses such as music industry history, contemporary issues and trends in the music industry, marketing/entrepreneurship, and arts management. Our department offers undergraduate programs of study in Music Education, Music Industry, Music Performance, and General Music. In addition, the department offers graduate programs in General Music and Music Education. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate should have knowledge of the structure of the music industry, knowledge of record labels and music licensing agencies, digital content creation and distribution, and the fundamentals of arts management which includes US copyright law.
Necessary skills for a music industry instructor include the ability to analyze industry data and trends, operate production software, interpret contract language and design agreements, coordinate music events and effectively demonstrate how to manage budgets and finances.
Teach undergraduate students in the following courses: The History of the Music Industry, Music Licensing & Intellectual Property, Contemporary Issues in the Music Industry, and Arts Management and Concert Production.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 18 credit hours in the discipline or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in discipline and industry experience in management, production, publishing or marketing
Required Application Documents
Cover letter addressing qualifications
Teaching philosophy.
Curriculum vitae or resume.
Contact information for three professional references.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.
Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Our policies also recognize the changing definitions of family - from blended families, adopted families, and same-sex domestic partnerships, to the demands of caring for aging parents.
Adjunct Faculty- Music (Music Industry) Spring 2026 Apply now
Job no:
497886 Work type:
Adjunct Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus) Categories:
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty Position
Music Department
Music Industry
Job Summary
The Department of Music at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) invites applications for an adjunct music industry instructor for the spring 2026 semester. The successful applicant will teach courses such as music industry history, contemporary issues and trends in the music industry, marketing/entrepreneurship, and arts management. Our department offers undergraduate programs of study in Music Education, Music Industry, Music Performance, and General Music. In addition, the department offers graduate programs in General Music and Music Education. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate should have knowledge of the structure of the music industry, knowledge of record labels and music licensing agencies, digital content creation and distribution, and the fundamentals of arts management which includes US copyright law.
Necessary skills for a music industry instructor include the ability to analyze industry data and trends, operate production software, interpret contract language and design agreements, coordinate music events and effectively demonstrate how to manage budgets and finances.
Teach undergraduate students in the following courses: The History of the Music Industry, Music Licensing & Intellectual Property, Contemporary Issues in the Music Industry, and Arts Management and Concert Production.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 18 credit hours in the discipline or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in discipline and industry experience in management, production, publishing or marketing
Required Application Documents
Cover letter addressing qualifications
Teaching philosophy.
Curriculum vitae or resume.
Contact information for three professional references.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.
Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised:
Oct 30 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
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