Director of Mariachi & Music Education – Asst Professor

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development support

Moving expenses assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Mariachi to begin Fall 2027. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position with an initial multi-year contract.

The role focuses on coaching and mentoring undergraduate Mariachi students, planning performances, and actively recruiting regionally while teaching core music courses and providing service to the department.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in music with emphasis in mariachi performance, education, or related field.
• Active professional mariachi experience with coaching or directing ensembles (5+ years).
• Ability to mentor undergraduate music students in mariachi ensembles.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in Fine & Performing Arts.
• Ability to interact professionally with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester; load may be reduced with approval.
• Coach and mentor Mariachi ensembles and recruit on campus and in the community.
• Plan and maintain an active concert agenda for Mariachi Internacional and Mariachi Festival.
• Teach additional music courses as needed and provide departmental service.
• Attend faculty meetings and supervise students in community projects.

Skills

Mariachi coaching experience

Student mentorship

Collaboration

Professional interaction

Education

Master's degree in music

Job description

Texas A&M International University invites applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Mariachi to begin Fall 2027. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position with an initial multi-year contract.

The role focuses on coaching and mentoring undergraduate Mariachi students, planning performances, and actively recruiting regionally while teaching core music courses and providing service to the department.