Instructor Pool- Contemporary Music Industry

Department

School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts

For additional information please contact:
Coleen Keedah dah or .

The Contemporary Music Industry area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026/2027 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

• Teach undergraduate courses through Ecampus. We currently use the Mark Brill Textbook to teach the survey course.
• Experience in performing, and/or composing music that is centered in the various histories and practices of Latin American traditions, and popularized music forms.

Required Qualifications:

Masters Degree. Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level. Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration. Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing inclusive excellence through teaching, outreach, or programming. Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal Degree. Expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition/improvisation, 21st century performance (jazz, pop), or various music software. Familiar with CANVAS software is a plus.

Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated

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