Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Music Classroom

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; 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 instructional positions at the Director's discretion.

The Music program prioritizes undergraduate education, offering BA, BS, and BM degrees as well as a music minor. Anticipated start 2026-09-16 and end 2027-06-15.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in music or related field.
• Demonstrable experience teaching at the college level.
• Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring diverse learners.
• Ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate music courses on-campus or through Ecampus.
• Courses could include: music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.

Skills

Teaching at college level

Collegial collaboration

Mentoring diverse students

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Terminal Degree

Job description

Department:

School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts

Job Summary:

The Music 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through Ecampus. Courses could include: music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.

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, performance, music education, or music technology.
• History of success in program/curriculum development.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

annual instructor pool posting

Salary Range:

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-15

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

For additional information please contact: Coleen Keedah at [e-mail] or 541-737-5003.