Instructor - School of Music
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Job overview
University of Kansas is hiring an Instructor - School of Music. The University of Kansas School of Music seeks instructors for part-time, full-time, regular, or temporary teaching positions. Instructors will teach in a specific field, develop course materials, manage syllabi, create lectures and assignments, grade student work, advise students, and hold office hours. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters, with renewal based on unit needs, funding, and performance.
Key focus areas include Teach in a specific field, Develop course materials, and Develop and manage syllabi.
Successful candidates bring Master’s Degree In Music Or Bachelor’s Degree In Music With Five+ Years Experience Or Bachelor’s Degree In Any Field With Ten+ Years Experience, Terminal Degree In Music Or Master’s Degree In Any Discipline With Seven Years Experience, and Record Of Research Scholarship Or Achievement In Discipline. Important skills include Teaching, Developing Course Materials, Developing Syllabi, Managing Syllabi, Creating Lectures, and Creating Assignments.
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32936BR
Job Title:
Instructor - School of Music
Department:
Music
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
100% Instructional Duties:
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As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
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All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
32936BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Contact Information to Applicants:
Matthew Smith
Position Number:
00061322, 00069360, 01198744
Required Qualifications:
For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:
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Master’s degree in music or closely related discipline, OR Bachelor’s degree in music or a closely related field AND five (5) or more years of applied, relevant experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field and ten (10) or more years of applied, relevant experience.
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Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.
For Instruction of Graduate-Level Courses:
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Earned terminal degree in discipline (Ph.D., D.M.A., other) in music or closely related discipline, OR Master’s degree in any discipline and 7 years of relevant (professional) experience in the field of music.
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Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.
Years of professional music experience may suffice for the academic degree requirements and will be considered on a case-by case basis for approval.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Employee Class:
F-Faculty
Advertised Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Position Overview:
The School of Music at the University of Kansas strives to offer a comprehensive array of programs of study at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. The School offers required coursework to students wishing to pursue a profession in music or those pursuing related programs of study on campus. The School also offers elective opportunities for music study to the overall student body.
The School of Music invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit applications for Instructor positions, which will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool to be considered for part-time, full-time, regular, or temporary teaching positions, as needed. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and appointments made when extra instructors are required to fill vacancies or in emergency situations.
The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:ab5e20f6-5417-4148-84e8-e30fe59ed226) between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Application Review Begins:
30-Jul-2026
Anticipated Start Date:
18-Aug-2026
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application consists of:
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Completion of the online application
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CV
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Contact Information for three professional references
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