Mariachi Director and Instructional Music Professor

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Moving expenses covered

Summer teaching pay

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in Laredo, TX, invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Mariachi for Fall 2027. This non-tenure track, 9-month position includes teaching and directing Mariachi ensembles, recruiting, and planning concerts on campus and in the community.

The role emphasizes mentoring undergraduate students, collaboration with the Fine and Performing Arts Department, and participation in department service and professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music with emphasis in mariachi performance or related field.
• Active professional mariachi experience with coaching/directing ensembles (5+ years).
• Ability to coach/mentor undergraduate music students in mariachi ensembles.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in Fine and Performing Arts.
• Experience teaching at university level and building mariachi programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester (9-month contract).
• Coach/mentor Mariachi ensembles and recruit on campus and regionally.
• Plan and maintain an active concert schedule for Mariachi Internacional and Mariachi Festival.
• Teach additional music courses (applied lessons, theory, etc.) as needed.
• Provide service to department, college, and university; participate in meetings and community projects.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

University teaching

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Master's in music (Mariachi)

Job description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in Laredo, TX, invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Mariachi for Fall 2027. This non-tenure track, 9-month position includes teaching and directing Mariachi ensembles, recruiting, and planning concerts on campus and in the community.

The role emphasizes mentoring undergraduate students, collaboration with the Fine and Performing Arts Department, and participation in department service and professional