Faculty Associate in Music

The School of Music, Dance and Theatre music program on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses online and/or on-campus in: music learning and teaching, music therapy, musicology, music theory, music performance, and in popular music, which might include applied instruction, ensemble direction, music product development, music production, and/or music industry.

These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include:  preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes). 

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2025, session A, B and/or C

For more information about the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, please visit https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. They are responsible for delivering course content through lectures, readings, discussions, and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards. Faculty Associates foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment, support student success, and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments. They maintain instructor presence, communicate effectively and responsively with students, staff, and faculty, and keep accurate course records in compliance with university policies. Faculty Associates are expected to be familiar with and adhere to ASU, Herberger Institute for the Design and the Arts, and School policies and procedures, collaborate professionally with colleagues, and continuously improve their instructional skills while staying informed about developments in their field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience; a Master’s degree in relevant field, by time of appointment and 2 years of industry experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Professional experience and/or teaching in one or more of the identified disciplines
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Knowledge of local and regional disciplinary ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience developing curricula
• Creative Activity/Scholarly research interests and achievement as demonstrated through performances, presentations and/or publications

The application deadline is July 27, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.

This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit the following items electronically:

• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Contact information for 3 professional references (must include name, email, phone number) not affiliated with ASU.

The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the department contact: Adrienne Goglia, [email protected].

The application deadline is July 27, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.