Top 18 Music professor Jobs in North Carolina

Assistant Professor of Practice - Aural Skills/Music Theory -
Western Carolina University —Cullowhee, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Part Time Lecturer of Music
Guilford College —Greensboro, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Part-time Music Lecturer
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- Classroom
- Master's degree
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Part-Time Lecturer for Music
Guilford College —Greensboro, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Adjunct Instructor, Music
Wake Technical Community College —Raleigh, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Music Adjunct
Cleveland Community College —Shelby, NC
- $18.00 - $32.02 an hour
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Music
UNC Charlotte —Charlotte, NC
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Music Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Recruitment)
Surry Community College —Dobson, NC
- Classroom
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Lecturer - Applied Music Lecturers
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Instructor, Music - Adjunct
Guilford Technical Community College —Jamestown, NC
- Evenings as needed
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
Adjunct Instructor, Music
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College —Asheville, NC
- $1,476 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
Instructor, Music
Guilford Technical Community College —Jamestown, NC
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
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PT Instructor-Music
Shaw University —Raleigh, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- English
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Adjunct - Music
Gardner Webb University —Boiling Springs, NC
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- University
Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry (Fall 2026)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke —Pembroke, NC
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Adjunct Instructor, Piano
High Point University —High Point, NC
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Full-Time Lecturer of Musical Theatre Dance
The University of North Carolina Greensboro —Greensboro, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Adjunct Instructor, Percussion
High Point University —High Point, NC
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- University

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Assistant Professor of Practice - Aural Skills/Music Theory -

Western Carolina University -
Cullowhee, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Teaching music
Faculty collaboration
Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
Student engagement techniques
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Experience working with undergraduate students
University teaching experience
Multicultural competence in teaching
Teaching
University experience

Full Job Description

The primary location of this position is on-site at Western Carolina University’s Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Western Carolina University School of Music invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice appointment in Aural Skills and Music Theory. Anticipated begin date is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise and experience in music theory and analysis, aural skills pedagogy, as well as the ability to engage students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences through inclusive teaching practices and a wide variety of theoretical approaches and musical repertoire, including commercial and popular styles. The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to a collegial, collaborative working environment.

Primary teaching responsibilities include instruction within the required undergraduate theory and musicianship sequence in the context of music education, commercial music, and performance degrees.

Successful candidates will work closely with colleagues and play an active role in student retention and academic support. All School of Music faculty participate in student recruitment activities and service responsibilities within the School of Music, the college, and the university, including advising student research projects, committee work, and other departmental duties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Music Theory, Music, or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree must be completed prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Two years experience teaching undergraduate aural skills and/or music theory.
Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to preparing students for the contemporary demands of the evolving music profession
Keyboard proficiency in applied skills such as sight-reading, reading harmonic chord progressions, and score reading.

Position Type

Time-Limited Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Text

Open Date

07/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following:

Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing how the candidate’s qualifications align with the responsibilities of the position.

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy – Candidates should submit a written statement describing their teaching philosophy and their approach to supporting student learning and success for students studying music at a regional, comprehensive university.

List of three professional references with full contact information (address, phone, and email)

Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher*.

Additional materials may be requested at a later stage of the search process.

For questions or additional information please contact Damon Sink, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]

All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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