Part-Time Faculty - Music History, Academic Year 2026 - 2027

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music is seeking Part-Time Adjunct Faculty applicants for the upcoming academic year. We are searching for adjunct faculty in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or an associated field to teach within the Osher School of Music (OSOM) Music History Curriculum. While teaching loads will vary from between semesters, responsibilities would primarily include Music History Survey I (MUH 222) and/or Music History Survey 2 (MUH 223), with potential contributions to the core graduate curriculum. Music History Survey I (MUH 222) is an historical study of the language and style of music from antiquity to 1850, covering significant composers, major genres, and representative musical compositions. Music History Survey 2 (MUH 223) is an historical study of the language and style of Western art music from 1850 to the present day, also covering significant composers, major genres, and representative musical compositions. We are seeking student-focused instructors who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. The instructor will be provided with the learning objectives, program competencies, and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus for reference.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in music or commensurate professional experience
• Previous collegiate teaching experience in Music History curricula

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D in Musicology or Ethnomusicology

Responsibilities

• Full delivery and grading of the course
• Teaching
• Assessing student performance
• Meeting with students as needed
• Potential contributions to the core graduate curriculum

Benefits

• Certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System
• Learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level