Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry (Fall 2026)

Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry (Fall 2026)

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Music

Working Title: Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry (Fall
2026)

Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements:

Master's Degree in Music Industry or a closely related field
(significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of
a Master's Degree).

Desired Qualifications: Ability to teach applied contemporary
guitar. Songwriting experience evidenced by performances and album
releases. Experience using the Canvas learning management system
(or similar). Prior experience teaching in higher education.

FTE: .5

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and
Experience

Position #: ADJA01

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 4

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible schedule

Work Schedule Type: Flexible

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:

Primary Purpose of Position:

Teaching

Job Description:

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American
Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a
distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and
appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of
Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41
undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized
learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to
engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and
public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of
community and belonging--a place where faculty and staff feel
supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted
to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing
leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications
for an Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry. This position has an
anticipated start date of August 2026 and is renewable on a
semester-by-semester basis. The successful candidate will direct
the University's Commercial Music Ensemble, a 10-15 member group
that currently performs 2-3 times each semester both on and
off-campus. The ensemble performs contemporary music with a focus
on popular music. This position has additional teaching
opportunities in songwriting, applied private instruction, and
general education music courses depending on qualifications and
program needs.The Music Industry Program at UNCP is a rigorous
professional degree that offers three tracks for students pursuing
careers in the music industry. Students can choose from the
Classical, Jazz, or Songwriting tracks, all of which include
coursework in Music Technology, Business, and Digital Content
Creation.

Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and
stimulating environment is an important core value of the
University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Music Department has
a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and part-time faculty
are expected to maintain department and university standards. The
successful candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Music Industry
or a closely related field (significant professional experience
will be considered in lieu of a Master's Degree).

Please attach the following: Cover Letter, Curriculum
Vitae, and Reference List. Review of applications will begin on
April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The
position begins on August 17, 2026.

Work Location: Main campus of the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke (UNCP)

The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM). It has a strong record of teaching,
publication, and service, and additional information about the
university (uncp.edu) and department (uncp.edu/music) are available
online.

Management Preference:

Prior experience teaching in higher education

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or
Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 03/18/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Temporary

Posting Number: NP00383

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check
includes a criminal background check, employment verification,
reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit
history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility
to work in the United States and to complete the required
employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees
are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of
their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a
copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application
process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities
and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their
age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin. UNC Pembroke is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected
veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13094

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