Adjunct Instructor, Performance Studies, College-Conservatory of Music

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, Performance Studies. This part-time teaching role involves delivering undergraduate and/or graduate courses, engaging students, and contributing to scholarly activities within the Performance Studies area.

The ideal candidate holds an academic degree in a relevant discipline, has prior teaching experience, and demonstrates excellent written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in an appropriate discipline and prior teaching experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Possibly serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate coursework.
• Engage in activities ancillary to teaching responsibilities and respond to University communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Academic degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Performance Studies, College-Conservatory of Music

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Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Performance Studies, College-Conservatory of Music

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. Adjunct appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a variety of students.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.

Required Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page .

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. for a list of acceptable documents.

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