Title: Adjunct - Music Education (woodwind and/or brass instruments) Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music
Department: UNT-Music Education-134350
Job Location: Denton
FTE: varies
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit
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UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview The Department of Music Education seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025, semesters. The specific courses involved may carry from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
The anticipated need is for adjunct instructor(s) who can serve as the Coordinator of Brass and/or Woodwind methods courses. Minimum Qualifications * A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses(s).
* Successful classroom teaching experience on woodwind and/or brass instruments. Strong pedagogical knowledge of all woodwind and/or brass instruments.
Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in discipline is preferred.
Required License/Registration/Certifications Work Schedule: varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle: No
Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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