NTT Faculty - Assistant Lecturer (Music)

Salary: $4,700.00 Monthly

Location: Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 2600139

Department: School of Music-SIUC

Closing Date: 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 0.9

Description

The School of Music at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a part-time, non-tenure track, term appointment with emphasis in music theory and music understanding, The applicant will each music theory courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Teach music understanding courses to undergraduate students including non-music majors.

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:

Examples of Duties

Teach music theory courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Teach music understanding courses to undergraduate students including non-music majors. Support and positively contribute to SIU's mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Completed Masters in Music by date of hire. Experience teaching music theory and music understanding.

Preferred Qualifications: College and/or University teaching experience. Experience with low strings. Experience with conducting.

R equired Documents : Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Richard Kelley, View email address on jobs.institutedata.com

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.