Music, Adjunct Faculty

Florida Gulf Coast University
United States, Florida, Fort Myers
10501 FGCU Boulevard South (Show on map)
Oct 27, 2025
Job Summary Music Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in music. This position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and supporting student learning and engagement in music-related activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, professional development, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Job Description Typical duties include but not limited to: Plan, prepare, and deliver effective music instruction for assigned courses, ensuring alignment with departmental standards and student learning outcomes. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies for in-person and remote instruction. Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments, performances, and examinations. Maintain scheduled hours to provide academic support and advising to students. Convey expertise in the discipline for which instruction is provided. Use CANVAS to convey course information to students, including documentation of student progress. Other Duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent with 18 graduate credit hours in field of instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in field of instruction from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. One full year teaching experience at the university level. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The ability to provide academic and/or applied instruction according to curricular needs associated with: B.A. in Music Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Therapy, B.A. in Music Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment. Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks. Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies. Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Present a professional image in word, action and attire. Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals. Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement. FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.