Adjunct Faculty, Performance

Posting Details

Job ID: 47734

College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music

Position Description:

The Performance Department in The School of Music at DePaul University invites applications for adjunct faculty teaching positions (part-time) in all music performance-related areas, including the following: applied lessons for voice, strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass); woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone); brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba); percussion, guitar, piano, harpsichord, and harp; jazz piano, jazz bass, jazz saxophone, jazz trumpet, jazz guitar, and jazz percussion, as well as courses in chamber music, jazz combos; pedagogy for voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and piano; orchestral repertoire for strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion; and jazz history.

Qualifications:

Required: Master of Music or equivalent professional experience in the subject area to be taught.

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.