Music History Temporary Faculty Spring 2027

Music History Temporary Faculty Spring 2027

Location

Indiana, PA 15701

Job Type

Part Time and Temporary

Job Number

02615

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Reference Number

MHSP2027

• Description
• Benefits

Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for an anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position for the Spring 2027 semester. The department serves approximately 130 undergraduate and graduate music majors in the BA, BFA Performance, BSEd Music Education, and MA in Music degrees.

The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service have prepared them to serve all IUP students.

Teaching:

Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses offered in person, online or through distance education, or at on of our other locations. The anticipated course load is:

• MUHI 302, Music History II (two sections): Examines selected musicians, music cultures, aesthetic directions, and repertoires of Europe and the Americas from the late 18th century to the present, as well as influential musical traditions from Asia and Africa, via a case studies approach. Develops research writing skills in musicology, as well as the ability to synthesize connections between diverse spheres of musical activity.

Responsibilities:

• Other duties involve participating in departmental committees.

• The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Terminal degree in the music/music history or related field, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of related professional experience in the music/music history.
• Experience teaching music history or related disciplines in college setting.

Essential Functions

Faculty members are expected to:

• Teach courses assigned by the department chair in accordance with departmental, college, and university scheduling requirements.

• Conduct classes for the required contact hours each academic term and administer final examinations or equivalent assessments as required.

• Present course content effectively using instructional methods appropriate to the discipline and learning objectives.

• Evaluate student performance accurately, fairly, and in a timely manner.

• Perform activities associated with laboratory instruction, fieldwork, studio courses, clinical assignments, or other experiential learning environments, when applicable.

• Maintain expertise in the discipline through ongoing scholarly, research, creative, and/or professional activities.

• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders in both written and oral formats.

• Adhere to university policies, academic standards, and professional expectations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu and must be received by December 1, 2027. IUP accepts online applications only - mailed, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

A complete application will consist of:

1. a letter of application;

2. a current curriculum vitae;

3. unofficial copies of transcripts; and

4. names and email addresses of three professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Successful applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities within 10 days of the date of hire.

Automated reference requests will be generated when application is submitted by applicant. Reference requests from outside the U.S. must be submitted directly to the Office of Human Resources, human-resources@iup.edu.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

For an overview of IUP benefit information available for APSCUF employees, please click on the link below:www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/benefit_highlights/sshe_highlights.pdf

Employer Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Address 1011 South Drive

Sutton Hall Room 360

Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15705

Phone 724-357-2431

Website http://www.iup.edu/employment