Adjunct Instructor, Music

University of Arkansas System

. Teach applied lessons to intermediate-to-advanced high school students .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,500 - $3,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching applied music lessons to high school students, with proficiency in multiple instruments including Percussion, Saxophone, and Piano. Holds a Bachelor's degree in music and possesses extensive experience in performance and instruction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In MusicTeaching ExperienceApplied Music InstructionInstrument ProficiencyBackground Check Compliance

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Hard Skills

Applied Music LessonsPercussion ProficiencySaxophone ProficiencyHigh Brass ProficiencyPiano/Keyboard ProficiencyClarinet ProficiencyFlute Proficiency

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Private Studio TeachingHigh School TeachingCollegiate TeachingCurriculum VitaeProfessional References

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach applied lessons to intermediate-to-advanced high school students
Provide lessons at least once weekly, approximately 45–50 minutes each
Schedule lessons around the instructor's schedule when possible
Teach students in one or more of the listed instruments
Deliver instruction on a per-semester basis contingent upon need, funding, and enrollment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in music (in any concentration) required
Clear proficiency and experience in both performance and teaching
Ability to teach applied lessons in a lesson setting in one or more of: Percussion, Saxophone, High Brass (Trumpet/Horn), Piano/Keyboard, Clarinet, Flute
At least three years of private studio, high school, or collegiate teaching strongly preferred
Cover Letter/Letter of Application required
Curriculum Vitae required
List of five Professional References required
Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) required
Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

No UA System benefits
Flexible lesson scheduling around the instructor's schedule, insomuch as possible