Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor -Music (Orchestra Direction)

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 1,379,735 - 1,965,077; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor - Music (Orchestra Direction) at the Main Campus. You will plan and lead weekly orchestra rehearsals and conduct performances, shaping the concert season and collaborating with the arts director on marketing efforts.

The role requires a master's degree in music or related field with 18 graduate hours, and a terminal degree in music or related field is preferred. Previous college-level teaching experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music or related field with 18 graduate hours in content area.
• Terminal degree in Music Performance, Music Education, Musicology, Music History, or related field.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured weekly orchestra rehearsals.
• Conduct the ensemble in performances each semester.
• Program the concert season and collaborate on marketing the orchestra.
• Support recruitment to build and sustain the orchestra.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Orchestra direction

Education

Master's degree in Music

18 graduate hours in content area

Terminal degree in related field

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor -Music (Orchestra Direction)

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Fine Arts & Humanities

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to your students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator. Primary responsibilities include planning and leading structured, productive weekly orchestra rehearsals, as well as conducting the ensemble in one or more performances each semester serving as the orchestra director. Additional responsibilities involve programming the concert season, working with the Director of Academic Arts to market the orchestra, and supporting the college's recruitment process to build and sustain the orchestra.

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Music or related field with 18 graduate hours in content area at minimum required. A terminal degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Music Performance, Music Education, Musicology, Music History, or a closely related field. Teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and communicate effectively with students across a wide range of academic backgrounds. Prior successful teaching experience at college/university level preferred.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours

Moraine Valley Orchestra is a combined college and community ensemble

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. on the main campus.

Performances are scheduled for November 22, 2026, April 18, 2027, and July 24, 2027

Other hours may be needed

Salary/Wage

$1,214 per ECH

Hourly/Salary

Other

Benefits

• -

Review of Applications Begins

08/03/2026