Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor of Music-Theory

Hours Per Week: Up to 9 credit hours of class time

Posting Date: April 28, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Adjunct faculty appointment

Internal Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Position Purpose: Cumberland University’s Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Documentation of successful post-secondary work experience

Experience:

• Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher
• Experience and networking in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary.

Education: Minimum of Master of Music in Music Theory (Instrumental Emphasis preferred)

Additional Information:

Completed application will include:

• Letter of interest
• Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references.

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.

Application Requirements:

Completed application will include:

• Letter of interest, including description of approach to music theory instruction in an undergraduate liberal arts college
• Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
•  Names and contact information of three professional references
• EMAIL materials Dr. John Ray at johnray@cumberland.edu

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student- centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.