Adjunct Instructor: Conducting & Ensembles

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 22,320 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

University of North Texas - Denton invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Conducting & Ensembles. The position supports the UNT-College of Music, with responsibilities including teaching the 3‑semester choral literature sequence and conducting classes for MM students.

Courses may vary each semester, and openings are created as needed. The role is adjunct faculty with semesterly assignment, and compensation is commensurate with qualifications and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in choral conducting with knowledge of choral literature.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses.
• Terminal degree in the discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the 3‑semester long choral literature sequence.
• Conducting class for MM students in conducting and related fields.
• Courses may vary from semester to semester and openings are developed periodically based on department needs.

Skills

Choral conducting knowledge

Education

Master's degree in choral conducting

18 graduate credit hours related to assigned courses

Job description

Adjunct Instructor: Conducting & Ensembles

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-Conducting & Ensembles-134310

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:

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

Department Summary

The ensemble program at the University of North Texas offers more than seventy ensembles, large and small, in which students may participate. It includes traditional ensembles such as orchestra, band, choir, opera, and jazz, and specializes in early music, new music in acoustic and electronic media, and world music ensembles like mariachi, Balinese gamelan, African drumming and dancing, and others. UNT hosts a highly diverse campus with many languages spoken, and values diversity and inclusion.

Position Overview

The Department of Conducting & Ensembles seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor Pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. The courses may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses are developed on a periodic basis depending on department teaching needs.

Responsibilities include teaching the 3‑semester long choral literature sequence and a conducting class for MM students in conducting and related fields.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in choral conducting with knowledge of choral literature or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree in discipline is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

No.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

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

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/.

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.