Full job description EMPLOYMENT TERMS: One term adjunct position, renewable as needed
PRIMARY DUTY: The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applicants who can teach applied lessons in instrumental music.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide lessons in instrumental music specific to the needs of the department and the instrumental discipline of the candidate. Perform other duties as assigned related to applied lessons REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:
Education: Earned Master's degree in music with at least 18 hours of preparation appropriate to the area of applied lessons.
Certification/License: Driver's license
Experience: Evidence of successful instrumental music instruction
Skills: Skills and experience in the appropriate discipline of instrumental music
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will provide applied lessons in the studios on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The instructor will teach in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty and have access to web-based platforms for providing any digital content necessary along with Northwest email.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom/applied studio functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 10, 2024
DATE AVAILABLE: August 12, 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials below in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: A letter of application, resume or curriculum vita, copies of all transcripts, and the contact information of two references.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
