Nontenure Faculty Pool - Music

Nontenure Faculty Pool
- Music

Position Title
- Nontenure Faculty Pool
- Music

Job Location
- San Marcos

College/Division
- College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School
- School of Music

Position Description
- The School of Music seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non-tenured faculty to teach music courses. New hires will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Temporary/non-tenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis.

Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. This posting is for the fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2026/2027 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications
- Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a bachelor's degree or commensurate experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in music, or equivalent professional experience, and/or prior teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures
- Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Interested individuals should submit the following:
Current CV, Cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, Statement of teaching philosophy, Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts should be in one document). As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant's skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the List of References section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities. Additional documents might be required for specific positions, please contact music for additional guidance specific to open positions.

Type of Position
- Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date - FY 27

Posting Date - 06/09/2026

Review Date - 06/30/2026

Close Date - 05/31/2027

Open Until Filled? - No

Legal Notices
- Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation
- If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications
- Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment
- In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to…