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Job Description
Position Title:
Instructors of Music (Academic)
Compensation:
$500 - $9,000
Department:
School of Music -
Temp Start Date:
08/12/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Description:
This is a part time semester instructor position in an on campus environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completed master's degree and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment. Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background.
How to apply:
IMPORTANT
To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae (Do Not use the "Autofill" resume feature.) Optional Documents 1. Master's Transcripts 2.
Doctorate Transcripts Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information:
Dr. Franklin Larey, Director School of Music, music@bsu.edu Applications will be accepted through August 12, 2026, at 12:01 AM. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action.
Our main priority:
uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room
G008 2000
University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
