Adjunct Instructor of Music

Adjunct Instructor of Music for the Fall 2026

Carroll University seeks to hire an Adjunct Instructor of Music for the Fall 2026

Course: MUS
113 | Musicianship I (2 Credit Hours)

Section A:
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 - 1:50 PM

These courses complement the Music Theory sequence: MUS 113 corresponds to MUS 111; MUS 114 corresponds to MUS 112; MUS 213 corresponds to MUS 211; and MUS 214 corresponds to MUS 212. The goal of these courses is to develop the aural skills necessary for success in the performing or teaching fields of music. The writing of dictated rhythms, melodies, and harmonies, and the sight-singing of rhythms and melodies are the central activities of each courses and corequisites: the corresponding Music Theory course is a corequisite or for each Aural Skills course, and the Aural Skills courses must be taken in numerical order.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in discipline. Official transcripts due upon hire.

The College:
The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate programs through six departments - Communication, Criminal Justice and Sociology;
Computational and Physical Sciences;
English, Modern Languages and Philosophy;
History, Political Sciences and Religious Studies;
Life Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts.

Carroll University:
Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3500 students. The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA.

Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

Application:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Submission of letters of recommendation, or course evaluations, is encouraged. Please indicate the course section letter(s) to which you are applying within your cover letter.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.