Summer Session Instructor - School of Music, Dance and Theatre

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Session Instructor – School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Location:

Tempe Campus / Downtown Campus

Description: The School of Music, Dance and Theatre on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for session instructors to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses online and/or on-campus in: dance, theatre, music theory, music performance, and in popular music, which might include applied instruction, ensemble direction, music product development, songwriting, music production and engineering, and/or music industry.

These positions are one-semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Summer Instructor course load is one to two classes per session. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.
Individuals hired as Session Instructors may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, readings, discussions, exercises, critiques and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants, keeping accurate course records).
• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person or online.

The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, facilitating classroom activities.
• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Anticipated start date is:
Summer 2026, session A, B, C and/or DYN

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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