Adjunct Faculty, Aural Skills

Adjunct Faculty, Aural Skills

The Musical Studies Department at The School of Music at DePaul University invites applications for adjunct faculty teaching positions (part-time) to teach aural skills. Sections of this course meet twice a week for 50 minutes each class. There may be an option to teach multiple sections of this course.

Qualifications:

• Master of Music in Music Theory, Music Education, Performance, or Composition
• High level of musicianship, including piano proficiency, sight-singing, and rhythmic acuity
• Familiarity with teaching solfeggio and rhythmic solfège of any type
• Experience and success teaching aural skills at the university level

Application Instructions:

A complete online application must be submitted into our application portal in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials:

• The Part-time application
• A letter of interest or cover letter outlining your areas of expertise and courses of teaching interest
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• The Diverse Learning Environment Experience document

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Adjunct teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, but the department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Close Date: Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,400 and $6,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.