A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
Adjunct Faculty for Department of Music (Saxophone)
Salary $2,145.00 Annually Location Lebanon, IL Job Type Adjunct Faculty Job Number
IL2401ADJUN30
Department Academic Affairs Division Visual and Performing Arts Opening Date 08/26/2026 FLSA Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow. The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline. Position Summary and Key Responsibilities McKendree University Music Department is seeking a part-time saxophone instructor for its Lebanon, Illinois campus, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or significant professional experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior college teaching experience.
Work Conditions Regular pay rate:
$2,145.00 for each 3-hour course, per semester. Higher rates may apply for larger course enrollments, labs, or other duties. Online/remote teaching opportunities may exist dependent on the needs of the course. Applicants interested in online/remote opportunities must reside in the following states:
IL, CA, FL, TN, KY.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Copies of transcripts (official required upon hire) Equal Opportunity Employer McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination. Employer
McKendree University
