Adjunct Faculty, Music

University of Northwestern - St. Paul • Minnesota, MN

20h • $866 - $1,178 • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty, Music position delivers high-quality courses or applied lessons that support the University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s mission and strategic goals. Teaching assignments are offered as needed, depending on class size and semester availability. The role requires active classroom engagement, timely communication with students, and completion of assigned teaching training modules and tasks. Current hiring needs include Percussion Techniques for Spring 2027 and Applied Percussion at the soonest available opportunity. This is an onsite position at the University Campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Adjunct faculty teach with effective pedagogy and integrate faith into the classroom in ways appropriate to their discipline. Employees are also expected to support the university’s Christ-centered mission and participate in its work of discipling students intellectually and spiritually.

Adjunct faculty must provide their own computer and home internet connection. Northwestern provides access to programs and resources required for teaching responsibilities for the duration of employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional credentials in performing/recording and teaching.
• Demonstrated success in performance.
• Maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in interactions, and uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Maintain discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and attend to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Provide own computer and home internet connection.

Nice To Haves

• College or pre-college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned courses or applied lessons for music majors, minors, or non-majors, aligned with the institution’s mission and strategic goals.
• Maintain a consistent, active, and positive classroom presence, facilitating course content and engaging with students.
• Monitor and participate in class discussions to promote interaction and learning.
• Respond promptly to student inquiries and concerns, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Complete required teaching training modules.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• Integrate faith into teaching and foster a Christ-centered learning environment appropriate to the discipline.
• Partner with the University in discipling students as they grow intellectually and spiritually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level