Elmhurst University

K-12 Classroom Music Adjunct

Location
Elmhurst, IL
Pay
$3,800 – $4,000 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 30, 2026

About this position

Description Elmhurst University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the music department with a background in K-12 general music and music education. Experience teaching K-6 elementary general music is a must, and additional experience teaching 6-12 general music is desired. Main teaching responsibilities include teaching K-12 General Music Methods, and arranging general music clinical teaching observations and experiences for class participants. Position Status: Exempt Salary Range: The pay range is $3,800-$4,000 for a standard 1.0 credit (4 semester hour) course. New part-time faculty start at $3,800 (Adjunct Level 1). ResponsibilitiesTeach one K-12 Classroom Music (MUS 366) course during the Fall 2026 semester. Use materials that are standardized across all sections of the course. Be present for all course meetings, including the final exam period, and hold additional office hours to assist with student questions. Monitor student progress, grade assignments, and post grades in a timely fashion. Other ResponsibilitiesSupports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in music education Ability to teach and demonstrate utilizing the Orff-Schulwerk, Dalcroze, and Kodaly methodologies are a must Preferred Qualifications: Orff-Schulwerk and/or Kodaly certifications Prior teaching experience at the college level Working Conditions/Physical Requirements The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is often sedentary in nature and requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills. Work may require occasional lifting, be

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$4,000
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$5,186/ course, n=32
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$3,750/ course, n=77

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