Part-Time Adjunct - School of Music

The School of Music ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at West Virginia University invites applications for part-time Adjunct positions to teach undergraduate, graduate, or non-credential led courses.

The college currently offers the following programs:

Graduate Programs

* Conducting MMus

* Music Business and Industry MA (online)

* Music Education MMus

* Music Theory MA

* Musicology MA

* Performance MMus

* Piano Pedagogy MMus

* Conducting DMA

* Performance DMA

Undergraduate Programs

* Music BA

* Music and Health BS

* Music Business and Industry BA

* Music Composition BMus

* Music Education BMus

* Music Performance BMus

* Music Therapy BMus

Descriptions for the undergraduate sequences are available online in the -undergraduate

In addition to the above programs, the college offers The Community Music Program and the Mountaineer Marching Band.

Adjunct teaching positions prefer candidates that possess a terminal degree (master's or doctoral) in a closely related discipline, along with related professional experience. Candidates that possess a bachelor's degree in a related discipline along with substantial, highly specialized industry experience will also be considered.

Review of applications occurs on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted at any time when an opportunity in his/her expressed interest or professional area becomes available. Applications submitted through the online form will remain active for the calendar year in which they are submitted. Salary is established on a per-course basis. These positions are not anticipated to be benefits-eligible.

Required Application Materials:

To be considered for adjunct teaching opportunities, please complete the online application form and attach a single Word or PDF document that contains your
1) cover letter and
2) resume/CV with
3) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation. In your cover letter, be sure to connect your professional experience and teaching strengths/experience as it relates to the courses you are applying to teach. The WVU School of Music instructors are engaging, dynamic, and leaders in their respective fields, so please tell us what you will bring into the online classroom to ensure a valuable, interactive learning experience for students.