Part Time Adjunct - Music (Fall 2026)

Grand View University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand View University in Des Moines, IA invites applications for part-time Music Adjunct and Lesson Instructors. The department seeks skilled educators to provide private instruction, lead ensembles, and teach general education courses including music appreciation, fundamentals of music, and world music.

Courses and lessons are face-to-face, with an immediate need for Fundamentals of Music in Fall 2026. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Music or related field (PhD preferred) and have

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music or a related field required (PhD preferred).
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide private instruction.
• Lead music ensembles.
• Teach general education courses including music appreciation, fundamentals of music, and music of the world.
• Courses and lessons are face-to-face.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Diverse populations experience

Education

Master's degree in Music or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: DES MOINES, IA 50316Music Adjunct and Lesson Instructors

The Department of Music at Grand View University accepts applications for part-time music faculty.Duties may include private lesson instruction, leading music ensembles, or general education courses including music appreciation, fundamentals of music, andmusicsof the world.Courses and lessons are face-to-face.

We have an immediate need forFundamentals of Music for Fall 2026.

We offer privateinstructionin:

• Voice
• Piano
• Guitar
• Brass
• Woodwinds
• Percussion
• Strings

This is a continuousjobpostingtoestablisha qualified pool of part-time instructors on an as-neededbasissemester-to-semester. All applicants on file will be kept should needs in these areas arise.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for 3 references.

All applicants must apply through our online application system.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music or a related field required (PhD preferred).
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong communion skills,
• Experience working with diverse populations.