Lecturer of Music Industry Studies (Academic Year 2025-2026)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Lecturer of Music Industry Studies (Academic Year 2025-2026)

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The College of History, Arts, and Social Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of Music Industry Studies. Position will teach courses in the Music Industry Studies curriculum as needed. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

Benefits

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach assigned courses in music industry studies, audio production, and potentially other related subjects based on approved departmental syllabi and the needs of the department; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in the music industry and studio production required;
• Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .
  
  

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Music, Music Business, or a related field. Note that exceptional professional experience in the field will be considered in lieu of said degree.

Required Work Experience

Demonstrated record of achievement in music production and working within the music industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience in music production.
• Experience teaching courses in jazz studies, including applied lessons.
  
  

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number UN931PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (doctoral degree)

Open Date 04/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.