Adjunct Faculty in Visual and Performing Arts

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, and service, seeks dynamic applicants who can engage and inspire a diverse student body as an adjunct instructor in the Music program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. This one-semester position ranges from August 20-December 12, 2025, with the potential for renewal.

This position entails teaching Applied Music Violin/Viola Instruction to 2-20 students, 1-10 classroom hours per week, contingent upon course enrollments, in MUSC 1010 or 2010 (individualized weekly instruction, for students ranging in experience from beginner to advanced).

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for course planning and instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications:

Candidates must:

• Hold a Master of Arts in Music, Master of Music, or DMA degree
• Have experience teaching a variety of genres including standard classical repertoire,
• Have an ability to deliver high-level music instruction to University students as is required for their degree program, as well as to students who are non-majors and non-minors with varying degrees of experience.

Please submit:

• Cover letter explaining teaching philosophy
• CV
• Contact information for two references familiar with your teaching experience

Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

In 2017, adjunct faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 voted to ratify a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Saint Louis University. The contract reflects Saint Louis University's ongoing commitment to its faculty, staff and students. Adjunct instructors are required to join the union or pay a fee.

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.