Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Contemporary Music Industry

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026/2027 academic year. Some appointments may be renewed or transitioned to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required.
• Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
• Content knowledge and expertise relevant to music education.
• Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing inclusive excellence through teaching, outreach, or programming.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses through Ecampus.
• Experience in performing, and/or composing music that is centered in the various histories and practices of Latin American traditions, and popularized music forms.

Skills

College teaching experience

Content knowledge

Diversity and inclusion

Collegial collaboration

Education

Masters Degree

Terminal Degree

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Department

School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts

Job Summary

The Contemporary Music Industry area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026/2027 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director. The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses through Ecampus. We currently use the Mark Brill Textbook to teach the survey course.
• Experience in performing, and/or composing music that is centered in the various histories and practices of Latin American traditions, and popularized music forms.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level
• Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration
• Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing inclusive excellence through teaching, outreach, or programming
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree
• Expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition/improvisation, 21st century performance (jazz, pop), or various music software
• Familiar with CANVAS software is a plus

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15

Equal Opportunity / Background Check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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