Adjunct Teaching - School of Music - Music 160R: Percussion

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); Sur place; USD 1 800 - 3 200; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah invites applications for Adjunct Teaching - School of Music - Music 160R: Percussion. The role involves teaching 30-minute drum set and four-mallet marimba lessons to non-major percussionists, collaborating with full-time percussion faculty, and coordinating schedule at the start of each semester.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Music (Master's preferred) and collegiate teaching or professional percussion experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music required. Master’s degree in Music preferred.
• Collegiate teaching experience preferred.
• Professional-level experience performing various styles of drum set and other percussion preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach Music 160R: Percussion to non-major percussionists, including 30-minute drum set and four-mallet marimba lessons.
• Work with full-time percussion faculty to assess and meet student needs and schedule lessons at semester start.
• Schedule is based on student availability from semester to semester.
• Opportunities may arise to teach marching and various concert percussion lessons.

Connaissances

Collegiate teaching

Percussion performance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Master’s degree in Music

Description du poste

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Music - Music 160R: Percussion

Posting End Date: November 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree:

Bachelor’s degree in Music required. Master’s degree in Music preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Collegiate teaching experience preferred. Professional-level experience performing various styles of drum set and other percussion preferred.

Duties/Expectations:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the School of Music.
• Serve as an excellent role model for students.
• Teach Music 160R: Percussion, which consists of teaching 30-minute drum set and four-mallet marimba lessons to non-major percussionists.
• Work with full-time percussion faculty to assess and meet the needs of students and schedule lessons at the beginning of the semester.
• Schedule is based on student availability from semester to semester.
• Opportunities may arise to teach marching and various concert percussion lessons.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: If you do not attach the required documents, your application may not be considered.

_ This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. _

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.