Part-Time Faculty of Music - Viola Instructor

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Part time

Department/Office:

Music

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Fall 2026 semester to teach the following course(s):

Applied Viola lessons (MUSI)

Duties And Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to:

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards
• Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams and graded performance juries
• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director
• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin
• Provide individual instruction in the area of viola
• Assign appropriate repertoire for viola students as per their ability
  
  

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This position will be a one semester appointment beginning August of 2026, and will be non-renewable.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: Master of Music

Preferred: Doctoral degree

Experience

Required: Established record as an instructor of individual lessons in viola

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Certification in secondary music education

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Mastery of the relevant subject matter
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful instruction in viola
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities
• Ability to judge performance juries at the end of the semester
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University
  
  

How To Apply

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Gary Seighman, Music Department Chair (gseighma@trinity.edu)

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.