Adjunct Instructor of Film Music, Department of Music & Theatre

Xavier University is seeking qualified candidates to join our pool of potential adjunct faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. This posting is intended to collect applications for part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Adjunct Instructor of Film Music in the Department of Music & Theatre .

Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their field.   The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis , and candidates may be contacted as teaching needs arise. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a semester-by-semester basis , depending on departmental needs and student enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Musicology or related field

Duties include :

Teach two sections of Music in Film for non-majors on MWF at 1 : 00-1 : 50 and 2 : 00-2 : 50

For additional information, please contact Dr. Morten Kristiansen, Music Program Director, Department of Music & Theatre, kristiansenm@xavier.edu .

To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae / resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website.

Please note : This adjunct faculty pool will close on July 31, 2026 . If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting once it becomes available.

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

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