About this role
Instructor
Position Description: Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Major/Essential Functions: • Course topics may include applied instrument, vocal, or conducting studies at the undergraduate or graduate level (pending qualifications), graduate or undergraduate academic courses in the areas of music, history, music theory, or music education, or undergraduate courses in the area of commercial music including songwriting, recording, music business, or music industry. • Classes may be offered using the following modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online at the Lubbock campus. • Be able to adapt and update course content to meet curricula and student needs as well as utilize and adapt to various teaching modalities.
Preferred Qualifications: • MM, DMA, or Ph.D., and/or industry experience. • Academic degree as appropriate for the position held. • Effective teaching ability evidenced by a minimum of one year of experience as an instructor at the university level.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Job assignments will be part-time depending on the needs of the department.
Please include the following documents in your application: • A discover letter. • Curriculum Vitae. • List of reference
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the College: The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts comprises the School of Art, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre & Dance, accredited by NASAD, NASM, NAST, and NASD, respectively. TTU is the only public university in the state accredited in all four arts areas and boasts many acclaimed alumni. With more than 120 faculty members and approximately 1,100 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal M.F.A., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Our unique Ph.D. program in Fine Arts provides interdisciplinary education in the visual & performing arts combined with philosophical aesthetics. For more information, visit www.vpa.ttu.edu.
About the Department/School/Area: The School of Music is NASM accredited and offers the B.A. in Music, the B.M. in Music with concentrations in Music Education, Composition, Performance, and Theory, the M.M. in Music Education, the M.M. in Music with concentrations in Composition, Conducting, Music Theory, Musicology, Piano Pedagogy, and Performance, the D.M.A. with tracks in Composition, Conducting, Performance, and Piano Pedagogy, the Ph.D. in Music Education, the Ph.D. in Fine Arts with concentrations in Arts Administration, Music Education, Musicology, and Music Theory, the Undergraduate Minor in Music, Undergraduate Certificates in Community Arts Entrepreneurship, Jazz Studies, and World Music, and Graduate Certificates in Early Music Performance Practice, Woodwind Specialty, Piano Pedagogy, and Collaborative Piano. A faculty of 61 full-time professors serves approximately 383 undergraduate students and 225 students involved in graduate study. The School of Music has many prominent alumni. Technical and administrative support includes a total of 20 staff positions. The University Library contains a wide array of music resources, including musical scores, recordings, videos, instructional media, and research spaces such as the Crossroads multi-media recording studio. For more information, visit www.depts.ttu.edu/music.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Faculty Qualifications: The qualified candidate is required to have a Master of Music, Doctor of Music, or Ph.D. degree. This position is for an individual with effective teaching ability as evidenced by a minimum of one year of experience as an instructor at the university level.