Instructor- Music Classroom Courses

Instructor – 2025/2026 Music Classroom Courses

Applications will be considered throughout the  academic year, as needed.

Position Summary

The Music Program 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 2025/2026 academic year. The primary mission of the Music program is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses on campus or via E-campus in music and music education areas such as music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education (90% teaching and assigned duties).
• Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts, including external service in professional organizations and recruiting/outreach (10% service).

What You Will Need

• Master’s 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 diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Terminal Degree.
• Expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition, performance, music education, or music technology.
• History of success in program/curriculum development.

Recruiting strategy:
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.

Application Process

When applying you must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover Letter addressing commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and professional work.
• Names of at least three professional references, their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers.

Additional information:
Coleen Keedah, coleen.keedah, 541‑737‑5003.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Security and Background Check

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. Applications are subject to a job‑related pre‑employment check. Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Benefits

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reduction, work‑life programs, and optional lifestyle benefits.

For more information on benefits:
Oregon State University.

Contact OSU Employee and Labor Relations team ations for pre‑employment checks.