Adjunct Faculty- Music, Music Industry (Spring 2026)

Adjunct Faculty Position

Music Department

Music Industry

Job Summary

The Department of Music at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) invites applications for an adjunct music industry instructor for the spring 2026 semester. The successful applicant will teach courses such as music industry history contemporary issues and trends in the music industry marketing / entrepreneurship and arts management. Our department offers undergraduate programs of study in Music Education Music Industry Music Performance and General addition the department offers graduate programs in General Music and Music Education. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The successful candidate should have knowledge of the structure of the music industry knowledge of record labels and music licensing agencies digital content creation and distribution and the fundamentals of arts management which includes US copyright law.
• Necessary skills for a music industry instructor include the ability to analyze industry data and trends operate production software interpret contract language and design agreements coordinate music events and effectively demonstrate how to manage budgets and finances.
• Teach undergraduate students in the following courses : The History of the Music Industry Music Licensing & Intellectual Property Contemporary Issues in the Music Industry and Arts Management and Concert Production.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Application Documents

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jax State is home to over 10000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters post-baccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.

Clery Notice : In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics crime prevention law enforcement crime reporting and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at : Employment Opportunity : Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age genetic information national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Smartsheet,Special Needs,Teaching,Experience with Children,Dancing

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1