Instructors of Music (Academic)

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University’s School of Music invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities.

We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities.

Qualifications

• Completed master's degree and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background.

Responsibilities

• Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title

Instructors of Music (Academic)

Compensation

$500 - $9,000

Department

School of Music - Temp

Start Date

08/17/2026

About this opportunity

The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring

Position Description

This is a part time semester instructor position in an on campus environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed master's degree and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background.