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Posting Number: req25202

Department: School of Music

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's School of Music is accepting applications for Limited Term Adjunct Instructors for undergraduate classes during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Appointments are assigned for one semester. Anticipated disciplines include: Choral Music Methods, Introduction to Music Theory, First Semester Theory, Music History, Saxophone, Cello, Folk-Rock Ensemble, Hip Hop Production, and Voice/Voice Class.

NOTE: The teaching schedule and hours will be dependent upon class assignment; assignment may be classroom-based, virtual or some combination thereof, depending on need and instructor preference. Hours will vary depending on courses taught but will not exceed 18 hours per week.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate students in field of expertise.
• Plan class lectures and assignments.
• Grade assigned papers and exams.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Assign grades to students, based upon performance in class assignments and exams.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent professional credentials or certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree in related discipline.
• Two or more years of University level teaching experience in related discipline.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8 - 19.6

Job FTE: 0.20 - 0.49

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $5,000 - $20,000

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 6

Contact Information for Candidates

Marissa Garaygordobil | Marissag1@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and a separate document with the contact information for 3 references.

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