Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry (Fall 2026)

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.

Teaching

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.

Prior experience teaching in higher education

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.

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