Temporary, Part-Time Faculty Positions in Music Theory

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Music at Kutztown University is accepting applications for multiple part-time, non-tenure track positions to teach Music Theory and/or Aural Skills beginning Fall 2026. These positions can be eligible for rollover and are not a one-year replacement position such as for a sabbatical. The candidates may teach all levels of music theory and aural skills and perform other duties as assigned. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly/professional growth; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in music with fifteen semester hours of graduate credit with at least three years teaching experience or master's degree in music with one year teaching experience. Degree requirements include Music, Music Theory, Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Education, or a related music field. Candidates are required to successfully complete the interview process, including a demonstration of teaching ability to be considered a finalist.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's of music is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: a letter of application, current resume, contact information for at least three references for e-reference requests, and transcripts for all completed or in progress degrees. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees will be required prior to a campus interview. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Music is part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Kutztown University and serves over 240 music majors across 6 degree programs. The Department of Music enjoys full NASM membership and offers fully accredited degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Commercial Music, and Music Business as well as several minors. For questions regarding this position, please contact music@kutztown.edu.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.