Instructor of Music; Applied

Position Title:

Instructor of Music (Applied)

Compensation: $500 - $9,000

Department:
School of Music - Temp

Start Date:

08/17/2026

About this opportunity:
The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester faculty appointments to teach applied music coursework in an on-campus environment. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Job Description:

The primary assignment will initially include teaching applied lessons, coaching chamber music, or conducting ensembles, along with other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment. Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background.

Contact Dr. Franklin Larey, Director School of Music, music.

Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2026, at 12:01 AM.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family.

Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.

We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene.

What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at  for assistance.

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