Adjunct Instructor, Music

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructors provide instruction in assigned courses within their academic discipline. This is a part-time, pooled position filled on an as-needed basis depending on departmental teaching needs.

• Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, maintaining accurate records of student performance and grades.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with students, department chair, and other university personnel as appropriate.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

• Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the relevant teaching discipline or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifications may be required depending on accreditation standards or departmental needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.

• College or university-level teaching experience.
• Experience with online and technology-enhanced instruction.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ability to foster a respectful and productive learning environment.

The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational. The role requires the ability to:

• Communicate effectively in classroom, online, and meeting settings.
• Engage with students, colleagues, and community partners in a respectful and professional manner.
• Utilize technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.

• Indoors, classroom, and/or online instructional settings.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.