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Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Music: Vocal Education (26-27)

DePaul University
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United States, Illinois, Chicago
1 East Jackson Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 07, 2025
Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Music: Vocal Education (26-27) Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Part-time Faculty Positions DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Apply for this Job Posting Details Job ID: 164212 Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music Position Description: The DePaul University School of Music seeks a highly qualified music education faculty member for a full-time, non-tenure eligible position who is aligned with the mission and values of both the school and the university. Responsibilities for this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate music education coursework, particularly those courses with a choral emphasis. Additionally, the succesful candidate will assume other responsibilities consistent with preference and expertise, including advising, collaboration with faculty and School of Music leadership, supervision of master's theses projects, as well as development of community outreach, recruitment, and administrative duties. Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in a contemporary society. DePaul's location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset for our programs in performance, music education, composition, performing arts management, and sound recording technology. Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sara Jones, Director of Music Eduction, at sara.jones@depaul.edu. A review of candidates will begin October 20, 2025. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Music Education (required by the beginning of classes in Fall 2026) Demonstrated commitment to visionary practices within music education Demonstrated experience teaching choral music at the middle school/secondary levels (minimum of three years) Evidence of strong teaching and educational outreach ability Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the collegiate level. Experience working with student teachers is a plus. Application Instructions: Cover letter detailing applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience Curriculum vitae, including links to any relevant professional work A reference contact document including names, relationships, physical addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three people who may knowledgeably endorse your application. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams). Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $60,000 - $80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1) C.V.(1) Contact Reference(1)