Virginia Commonwealth University

VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Music

Location
Richmond, VA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 15, 2025

About this position

Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Music is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program. Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Department of Music. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about the Department of Music please visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/. Click here for more information about VCUarts. Click here for information about VCU. Click here for information about Richmond, Virginia. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Music or Music Education. Experience instructing applied lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Willingness to recruit as needed, assist with semesterly assessments, and help support the Music department's vision and student growth. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, or a related field. Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more areas of expertise in Voice, Winds and Percussion, Strings, Piano, Jazz, and other relevant areas. Application materials should include the following: Current CV List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant's approval).

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How the pay compares

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This listing
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Music & Performing Arts median
$2,700/ course, n=93
Virginia median
$5,358/ course, n=34

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