Adjunct Faculty - Music (Specific Positions)

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs

Comprehensive benefits package

12–15 days of annual paid holidays

Automatic enrollment in retirement system

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is hiring Adjunct Faculty in Music to teach up to seven semester credit hours across various courses. As an educator, you will develop course syllabi, assess student grades, and assist students as needed.

The position requires a Master's degree in Music and at least one year of collegiate teaching experience, with special consideration for specific performance credentials and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of collegiate teaching experience is required.
• Doctor of Musical Arts, PhD in Music Education or related field is preferred.
• Special consideration for candidates with degree in performance or education.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours within the required discipline.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus to meet standards.
• Create lectures, discussions, and assignments.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively

Education

Master's degree in Music

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Music (Specific Positions)

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.

ADJUNCT POSITIONS

• Adjunct Instructor of Voice
• Adjunct Instructor of String Methods
• Adjunct Instructor of Trombone/Euphonium
• Adjunct Instructor of Mariachi

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on‑campus, off‑campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• 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 in Music
• Experience: 1 or more years of collegiate teaching experience.
• Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A
• Physical Requirements: N/A
• Other Requirements: N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Musical Arts, PhD in Music Education or related degree/field.
• Special consideration for candidates with a degree in trombone or euphonium performance, vocal performance, or music education with a foundation in string methods/pedagogy.
• Special consideration for candidates with successful experience with mariachi ensembles.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS & WORK‑LIFE BALANCE

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

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.