Instructor - School of Music
Position Overview
The School of Music at the University of Kansas strives to offer a comprehensive array of programs of study at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. The School offers required coursework to students wishing to pursue a profession in music or those pursuing related programs of study on campus. The School also offers elective opportunities for music study to the overall student body. The School of Music invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit applications for Instructor positions, which will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool to be considered for part-time, full-time, regular, or temporary teaching positions, as needed. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and appointments made when extra instructors are required to fill vacancies or in emergency situations.
Job Description
100% Instructional Duties: As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours. All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses: Master’s degree in music or closely related discipline, OR Bachelor’s degree in music or a closely related field AND five (5) or more years of applied, relevant experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field and ten (10) or more years of applied, relevant experience.
Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.
For Instruction of Graduate-Level Courses: Earned terminal degree in discipline (Ph.D., D.M.A., other) in music or closely related discipline, OR Master’s degree in any discipline and 7 years of relevant (professional) experience in the field of music. Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.
Years of professional music experience may suffice for the academic degree requirements and will be considered on a case-by-case basis for approval.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of: Completion of the online application, CV, Contact Information for three professional references, Contact Information to Applicants.
Contact Information: Matthew Smith, maosmith@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Thursday July 30, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday August 18, 2026