Adjunct Instructor: Music Law and Finance Job at University of North Texas - Den

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Music Law and Finance

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-Jazz Studies-134330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

Security Sensitive: Yes

Driving University Vehicle: No

Position Overview

MUCE 4040/5040: The Division of Jazz Studies seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Spring 2026 semester. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester, and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. The anticipated need is to teach one combined class (undergraduate and graduate students) in Music Law and Finance, to cover topics including the basics of music law, music copyright issues, contract negotiation, funding opportunities, and financial management for music businesses and ventures. This is a remote teaching position, but applicants must be residents of the state of Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the university level

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, please refer to university resources.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.