School of Music: Part-Time Lecturer - Applied Music

Office Location: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539 Office Phone: Edinburg View phone number on click.appcast.io; Brownsville View phone number on click.appcast.io Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. School of Music: Part‑Time Lecturer – Applied Music Scope of Job: The School of Music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley occasionally hires Music Part‑Time Lecturers to teach in its Bachelor’s/Master’s program for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 semesters. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, advising students, and participating in scholarship activities. Teaching assignments include Applied Lessons in a variety of instruments and other courses as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Music from an accredited university. Ph.D. or DMA in Music is required to teach graduate‑level courses. Discipline‑Specific Requirements: Preferable one‑year university‑level teaching experience; ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Music Performance; professional solo and ensemble performance experience; willingness to teach at both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Salary: Part‑time lecturers are paid per course taught, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. All positions are subject to budget approval. License or Certification Required: None. Number of Vacancies: Multiple. Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026. Open Date: 07/22/2026. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Department of Labor regulations, the University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities, and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper‑based test score of 500 (computer‑based of 173 or internet‑based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Required Documents for Application Curriculum Vitae (CV) Unofficial Transcripts Letter of Interest List of 3 References (include contact’s name, title, phone number, and email address) Link to Current Recordings Optional Documents (may strengthen your application) Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy Writing / Publication Sample Reference Letter(s) Multimedia Certifications and Licenses Training Certificates Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Unofficial Transcripts (additional) Teaching Statement Research Statement Additional Document NCCPA Certification State Licensure Representative Research Publication / Grant Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas Rio Grande Valley