Nontenure Faculty Pool - Music

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University is forming a pool of candidates for temporary/non-tenured faculty to teach music courses in San Marcos, Texas. New hires will join a recognized department focused on collaborative teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Positions will be based on student demand and may include one to four courses per semester, with reappointment contingent on performance evaluations and availability of funds.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred for better opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Teach music courses ranging from one to four courses per semester.
• Participate in student demand assessments for semester-by-semester appointments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Master's degree in music or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

The School of Music seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non-tenured faculty to teach music courses. New hires will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Temporary/non-tenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.

This posting is for the fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2026/2027 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music, or equivalent professional experience, and/or prior teaching experience is preferred.

Application Materials

• Current CV
• Cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts in one document)

Legal Notice – Equal Opportunity

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.