Adjunct Faculty, Department of Music & Theatre

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Xavier University is seeking qualified candidates to join our pool of potential adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. This posting is intended to collect applications for part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Music & Theatre.

Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their field.  The successful candidate(s) will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, and candidates may be contacted as teaching needs arise. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on departmental needs and student enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates may qualify with a master’s degree in a related field accompanied by significant professional experience or a relevant graduate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
• Ability and experience to teach one or more of the following courses in the department:

o   Music in Film (MUSC 106)

o   Private Lesson: Voice (MUSC 282)

o   Private Lesson: Electric Guitar (MUSC 283)

o   Private Lesson: Drum Set (MUSC 298)

o   Private Lesson: Jazz Piano (MUSC 298)

o   Voice and Movement for the Actor (THTR 121)

o   Voice for Theatre Majors (THTR 197)

o   Lighting Design (THTR 331)

o   Jazz Dance I (DANC 155)

o   Musical Theatre Dance (DANC 201)

o   Trumpet (MUSC 294)

Duties include:

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Effective planning and preparation of lectures, discussions, and activities to support student success.
• Use Xavier’s campus-wide academic program, Canvas, to provide course information and maintain an electronic record of student’s progress.
• Working cooperatively with members of the department.

For additional information, please contact Stephen Skiles, Chair, Department of Music & Theatre at skiless1@xavier.edu.

To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website. 

Please note: This adjunct faculty pool will close on May 1, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting once it becomes available.

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.