Temp Parttime Faculty: Music

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UNM benefits eligibility

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque seeks Adjunct Faculty for the College of Fine Arts to teach various music courses such as Applied Music and Music Education for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent experience and should demonstrate commitment to diversity and equity. The position is part-time and contingent upon student enrollment, with applications needed by June 30, 2025, for Fall semester consideration. Join a diverse workforce in an equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field.
• Experience equivalent to a Master's degree may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate or undergraduate classes in various music subjects.
• Positions are contingent upon student enrollment and demand.

Skills

Teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree in the discipline

18 graduate credit hours in the discipline

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number: req32889

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Music (459A)

Academic Location: College of Fine Arts

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible: Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

College of Fine Arts, Department of Music anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters.

Openings potentially include the following subjects:

• Applied Music
• Music Education
• Music History
• Music Theory
• World Music
• Choral and Instrumental Ensemble Direction
• String Pedagogy

The Music Department is seeking a part‑time instructor to teach a graduate or undergraduate class in applied music, music education, music history, music theory, world music, string pedagogy, and choral and instrumental ensemble direction.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester, as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected will report to the Department Chair.

Wages

Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit‑hour course loads.

Best Consideration Dates

Apply by June 30, 2025, for Fall Semester 2025, and by November 30, 2025, for Spring 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline or subfield; or
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield; or
• Ability to demonstrate tested experience equivalent to a Master's degree in the discipline or subfield.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Transcript(s) sufficient to assess Minimum Qualifications
3. Cover Letter indicating which courses and/or disciplines you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education and/or experience satisfies one of the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
4. Three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 6/30/2025. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.