Ball State University

Instructors of Music (Academic)

Location
Muncie, IN
Pay
$500 – $9,000 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 30, 2026

About this position

Position Title: Instructors of Music (Academic)Compensation: $500 - $9,000Department: School of Music - TempStart Date: 08/17/2026About this opportunity: The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Description: This is a part time semester instructor position in an on campus environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Minimum Qualifications: Completed master's degree and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment. Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background. How to apply: IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae (Do Not use the "Autofill" resume feature.

Listing sourced from HigherEdJobs — apply there; OpenLecture never collects applications.

How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$500 – $9,000 per year
Music & Performing Arts median
$5,186/ course, n=32

Other music & performing arts adjunct jobs in Indiana

West Lafayette, INIn-PersonMusic & Performing ArtsPart-time
Posted 1w agoPay not disclosedvia University Direct
Apply
West Lafayette, INIn-PersonMusic & Performing ArtsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia University Direct
Apply
West Lafayette, INIn-PersonMusic & Performing ArtsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia HigherEdJobs
Apply
Vincennes, INIn-PersonMusic & Performing ArtsPart-time
Posted 4w agoPay not disclosedvia Chronicle
Apply
Terre Haute, INIn-PersonMusic & Performing ArtsPart-time
Posted Aug 3Pay not disclosedvia HigherEdJobs
Apply