American Public University System, Inc.

Online Part Time Faculty, Music - School of Arts, HUM, and EDU

Location
Online / remote
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Online
Posted
September 17, 2026

About this position

*Please apply by September 21, 2026* Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University/American Military University for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching. When Applying: Upload a CV and a copy of unofficial transcripts, master's degree and above. Student issued/unofficial copies are acceptable. Please do not send us official copies, unless specifically asked. Responsibilities: Teaching excellence. Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students. Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums. Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success. Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online. Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend. Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.

Requirements

  • When Applying: Upload a CV and a copy of unofficial transcripts, master's degree and above
  • Student issued/unofficial copies are acceptable
  • All APUS faculty are required to complete the “Engaging the First‐Year Student Certification” course (APUS110), offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
  • It must be completed within six months of the hire date
  • In addition, Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire

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How the pay compares

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Not disclosed
Music & Performing Arts median
$4,215/ course, n=27

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