Music Education - Special Sessions Instructor

School of Music and Dance Summary

The School of Music and Dance at SJSU values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service is realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many historically underserved, with about 45% first‑generation and 38% Pell‑recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution.

The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. We seek faculty dedicated to engaging in teaching and research, embracing diversity, and challenging the School.

The successful candidate will teach a weeklong course focusing on historically underrepresented and marginalized composers and communities in the field of music education. The course will explore decolonial practices in music education, particularly inquiry‑based pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. They must show awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population—including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, bimodal, in‑person, or hybrid).

• MA or MM in Music.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, gained through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.

Faculty in this position are subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). If designated, faculty must immediately report Clery incidents and complete required Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.

Compensation and salary range are determined by qualifications and experience.

L‑A / Range 2: $2279 per WTU
L‑B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
L‑C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
L‑D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) to five (5) references

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States, compliance with COVID‑19 vaccination or exemption requirements, and satisfactory completion of a background check. The offer may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if required documentation is withheld or falsified. Appointment is contingent on budget and enrollment considerations and ordering of assignment as stated in the CSU–CFA collective bargaining agreement.

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.