Adjunct Professor - Applied Music

Angola, Indiana

Summary:

The Trine University Music Program on the Angola, Indiana, campus, invites applications for the establishment of an open pool of temporary adjunct faculty positions to teach in-person applied music lessons in brass, woodwind, string, vocal, keyboard, and percussion for the 2025-2026 academic year. Appointments are contingent on student enrollment and instructional need. Applications in this pool will only be good for the current academic year. Responsibilities include developing an applied music lesson curriculum based on student goals, evaluating and advising student musicianship and technique, maintaining accurate records of student progress, and submitting grades according to institutional policies.

Additional teaching assignments may include directing sectionals with the appropriate ensemble and instrument section (marching/pep band, wind ensemble, chamber orchestra, university choir, and jazz bands) in consultation with the Director of the Music program.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in music performance; experience working with a wide range of musical skill levels and styles from beginner, intermediate, and advanced; and/or four years of successful applied teaching experience at the community, university, or professional level plus a bachelor’s degree in music performance. Professional music performance experience is preferred, but not required.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest addressing relevant expertise and experience; a curriculum vitae containing names and contact information for three references; and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Salary

Salary is based upon the number of credit hours taught and the number of students registered for the class being taught.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.