Description

Position Information

Job Title

Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructor -Music (Orchestra Direction)

Classification Title

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Fine Arts & Humanities

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to your students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator.

Primary responsibilities include planning and leading structured, productive weekly orchestra rehearsals, as well as conducting the ensemble in one or more performances each semester serving as the orchestra director. Additional responsibilities involve programming the concert season, working with the Director of Academic Arts to market the orchestra, and supporting the college's recruitment process to build and sustain the orchestra.

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Music or related field with 18 graduate hours in content area at minimum required. A terminal degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Music Performance, Music Education, Musicology, Music History, or a closely related field. Teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and communicate effectively with students across a wide range of academic backgrounds. Prior successful teaching experience at college/university level preferred.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours

Moraine Valley Orchestra is a combined college and community ensemble

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. on the main campus.

Performances are scheduled for November 22, 2026, April 18, 2027, and July 24, 2027
Other hours may be needed

Salary/Wage

$1,214 per ECH

Hourly/Salary

Other

Benefits

-

Review of Applications Begins

08/03/2026