Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer - Music / Orchestra

Hiring DepartmentThe University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Arts and Humanities welcomes applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer for Music and OrchestraSalary Range $55,000.00 depending on qualificationsEssential FunctionsThe University of Texas Permian Basin’s College of Arts and Humanities welcomes applications for an Interim Director of Orchestra on a 9-month contract to begin August 2025. We seek individuals with a passion for teaching and a desire to engage students in undergraduate classes in music. This position will be responsible for overseeing the performance, development, and management of the University Orchestra and strings program. In addition, the University sponsors a range of developmental activities for faculty, supported by the Heimmermann Center for Engaged Teaching.1. Non-tenure track, full-time teaching position on a 9-month contract. 2. Oversee the performance, development, and management of the University Orchestra and strings program. 3. Oversee and manage recruiting for the strings program. 4. Face-to-face and/or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week. 5. Teach up to 24 credit hours per contract year. 6. Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught. 7. Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology. 8. Mentor students to prepare them for professional practice, graduate studies, and research. 9. Provide support to students in need of academic improvement. 10. Serve the university, college, and department. 11. Actively participate in the department’s expansion. 12. Student course evaluations are to be completed in each course. 13. Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades. 14. Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours. 15. Participate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned. 16. Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program. 17. Attending department, college, and university faculty meetings. 18. Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities, and community meetings. 19. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.Required Qualifications1. Doctorate in Music 2. Evidence of experience and success in directing an orchestra. 3. Experience in Music Education courses at the secondary and/or higher education level. 4. Ability to teach courses in the following areas: Orchestra, Conducting, and Strings Literature 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.Preferred Qualifications1. College-level teaching experience, which may include teaching as a graduate student; project-based or lab teaching experience. 2. Experience in teaching courses in conducting, strings methods, and/or strings repertoire 3. Ability to teach in all areas of the program.