adjunct (part-time) artist-teachers of percussion

Appointment Type: Temporary/Contractual

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: Part-time

Expected Term: August 25, 2026 - December 12, 2026

Compensation: $2,545.00 per Faculty Weighted Hours (FWH)

Position Overview:

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Department of Music invites applications for adjunct (part-time) artist-teachers of percussion. The successful candidate will teach weekly private lessons beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, which starts on August 25, 2026. The per-semester contract may be renewable. Candidates with expertise/experience in classical and/or jazz and/or non-Western traditions are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Give weekly in-person private lessons (for both music majors, minors, and non-music majors) on TCNJ’s campus (Ewing, NJ) at mutually agreed dates between the instructor and the students, following the College’s academic calendar, i.e., leading 14 weekly in-person lessons per semester.
• Provide course syllabi, and submit course audits, mid-term, and final grades in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and attend percussion jury exams each semester during the final exam week.
• Attend degree recitals of students in the percussion studio.
• Participate in entrance auditions of prospective students.
• Additional teaching opportunities, including percussion ensemble and percussion methods, may be available depending on the departmental needs and candidate’s expertise and availability.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Earned MM degree in percussion performance or advanced degree in music with relevant professional and artistic experience.
• Private studio teaching experience with various levels and abilities, including collegiate-level instruction (including as a TA).
• Proven record of high-level artistry and performance experience in solo, chamber, and/or ensemble settings.
• Experience with planning, programming, and coaching undergraduate degree recitals.
• The availability to teach weekly in-person (Ewing, NJ) during the semester.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including timely communication via email.

Preferred:

• Earned Doctorate or ABD in percussion performance or related field.
• Familiarity with K-12 teaching and/or instrumental pedagogy.
• High visibility in and beyond the mid-Atlantic region.
• Demonstrable commitment to student recruitment and growth and stability of the percussion studio.
• Experience and interest in directing a percussion ensemble and/or teaching a percussion methods course.
• Expertise/experience in classical and/or jazz and/or non-Western traditions.