Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor -Music (Orchestra Direction)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor -Music (Orchestra Direction) Classification Title Position Type Faculty Department Fine Arts & Humanities Work Location Main Campus Duties

Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to your students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator.

Primary responsibilities include planning and leading structured, productive weekly orchestra rehearsals, as well as conducting the ensemble in one or more performances each semester serving as the orchestra director. Additional responsibilities involve programming the concert season, working with the Director of Academic Arts to market the orchestra, and supporting the college's recruitment process to build and sustain the orchestra.

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Music or related field with 18 graduate hours in content area at minimum required. A terminal degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Music Performance, Music Education, Musicology, Music History, or a closely related field. Teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and communicate effectively with students across a wide range of academic backgrounds. Prior successful teaching experience at college/university level preferred.

Position Status Part Time Hours

Moraine Valley Orchestra is a combined college and community ensemble

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. on the main campus.

Performances are scheduled for November 22, 2026, April 18, 2027, and July 24, 2027

Other hours may be needed

Salary/Wage $1,214 per ECH Hourly/Salary Other Benefits

• Review of Applications Begins 08/03/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00744P Open Date 07/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply with required materials.

Supplemental Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

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• Chronicle of Higher Education

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• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have post-secondary teaching experience?

• YES

• NO

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

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• Other Document