Oregon State University

Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Music Classroom

Location
Corvallis, OR
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 25, 2026

About this position

Department: School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be considered throughout the 2026/2027 academic year as opportunities become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:A resume/CV; and A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Coleen Keedah at Coleen. Keedah@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5003. Job Summary: The Music area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director. The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor. Key Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through Ecampus. Courses could include: music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education. Qualifications: Required Qualifications:Masters Degree. Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level. Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration. Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing inclusive excellence through teaching, outreach, or programming. Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students. This position is designated as

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