Adjunct Faculty, Horn Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Adjunct Faculty, Horn
East Tennessee State University
in Johnson City, TN

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary:

Salary:

$1000 per credit for faculty with a doctorate degree; $900

Posted:

05/09/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Music Department:

Music – 21500

Job Category:

Adjunct Faculty Job Summary The East Tennessee State University Department of Music is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach horn beginning in the fall 2025 semester. The position includes leading the undergraduate and graduate horn studio, teaching applied horn, horn studio, brass methods (for music education majors), brass pedagogy, brass literature, and chamber music. Additional courses may be available depending on the skill set of the individual and the needs of the department. Candidates with other areas of teaching experience/training are strongly preferred (such as music theory, aural skills, music history, or other). Clearly indicate these interest/expertise areas in the cover letter. The Department of Music is composed of 175 undergraduate students and a new graduate program (beginning fall 2025).

Salary:

$1000 per credit for faculty with a doctorate degree; $900 per credit for faculty with a master’s degree. The expected load in the first year is to be no less than 6 credits each semester of horn-related classes. Additional courses are added if qualified. Faculty may also teach private lessons in the Community Music School. Recruitment activities are paid on an hourly basis and strongly encouraged. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Qualifications
Minimum of earned master’s degree in music performance or music education with horn as primary.
Evidence of successful studio teaching at the secondary and/or collegiate level.
Evidence of ongoing performance as a professional musician.
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to work with other faculty in a collegial and professional manner
Interest in building relationships with community arts organizations, professional musicians, and other ensembles in the region/state.
Demonstrated ability to recruit students

Posting Number:

F00932P Special Instructions to Applicants
For “Media Files” include a link to at least ten minutes of performance, solo preferred. Links to video demonstration of applied teaching is strongly preferred, but not required.
Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts may be required upon hire.
ETSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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