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Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Music

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Music

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Summary

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course‑by‑course basis throughout an academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline, which may include any instrumental or vocal studio area, music theory, ear training, music history, world music, music education, music technology, general education courses, methods courses, and/or ensemble conducting.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in‑class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Music or a closely related field is required to teach undergraduate courses, or a terminal degree in Music or a closely related field is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability: Multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and/or successful performance experience.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience in K‑12 music settings, as dictated by specific classroom needs.

Supervision Of Others: N/A

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media

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