Adjunct Faculty - Music; Positions

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Music (Specific Positions)

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Music

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course‑by‑course basis throughout an academic year.

• Adjunct Instructor of Voice
• Adjunct Instructor of String Methods
• Adjunct Instructor of Trombone/Euphonium
• Adjunct Instructor of Mariachi

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on‑campus, off‑campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in‑class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Master’s degree in Music
• Experience: 1 or more years of collegiate teaching experience.
• Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  N/A
• Physical Requirements: N/A
• Other Requirements: N/A

• Doctor of Musical Arts, PhD in Music Education or related degree/field.
• Special consideration for candidates with a degree in trombone or euphonium performance, vocal performance, or music education with a foundation in string methods/pedagogy.
• Special consideration for candidates with successful experience with mariachi ensembles.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.