Adjunct Faculty – Music Performance, Instrumental

Texas A&M University System

. Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeStephenville • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Music Performance with a focus on instructional design, student engagement, and assessment strategies. Capable of fostering critical thinking and collaboration while adhering to academic integrity and accreditation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters Degree In Music PerformanceTeaching Experience At Collegiate LevelExcellent Written And Oral Communication SkillsKnowledge Of Disciplinary Subject MatterOnline Teaching Experience

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Hard Skills

Course Syllabus DevelopmentAssessment DesignStudent Performance EvaluationInnovative Teaching MethodsActive Learning Facilitation

Soft Skills

Professional InteractionMentoringCollaborationCritical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Campus Security AuthorityAcademic Integrity StandardsAccreditation RequirementsGraduate Hours In Teaching Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students
Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments
Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes
Engage students in active learning and foster critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning
Provide academic support and guidance through office hours, assignment feedback, and mentoring
Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements
Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches
Teach up to six semester credit hours in the respective discipline
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned masters degree in Music Performance (Instrumental) or a closely related field from an accredited university
Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction
Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution before a letter of appointment is issued
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification
All positions are security-sensitive
Preferred: earned doctorate/terminal degree in Music Performance (Instrumental) or a closely related field
Preferred: previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary appointment assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis
Opportunity to teach in person, through approved instructional modalities, or online
Opportunity to hold office hours and provide student support