Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer - Music / Percussion
- University of Texas Permian Basin
- Odessa, TX, USA
- Jun 11, 2025
Job Description
Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer - Music / Percussion
Hiring Department
The University of Texas Permian Basin welcomes applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer in Music with a focus on Percussion.
Salary Range
$60,000.00 depending on qualifications
Essential Functions
The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Arts and Humanities welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Percussion on a 9-month contract to begin August 2025. We seek individuals with a passion for teaching and a desire to engage students in undergraduate classes in music and in serving as Director of Percussion. The Director of Percussion will be responsible for overseeing the performance, development, and management of the University percussion program. The successful candidate is also expected to maintain a scholarly/creative as appropriate to their discipline and specialized focus. In addition, the University sponsors a range of developmental activities for faculty, supported by the Heimmermann Center for Engaged Teaching.
1. Non-tenure track, full-time teaching position on a 9-month contract.
2. Oversee the performance, development, and management of the Percussion program.
3. Assist director of bands with recruiting for the percussion programs.
4. Face-to-face and/or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week.
5. Teach up to 24 credit hours per contract year.
6. Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught.
7. Assist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the NASM and SACSCOC Program Coordinator.
8. Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology.
9. Mentor students to prepare them for professional practice, graduate studies, and research.
10. Provide support to students in need of academic improvement.
11. Actively participate in the department's expansion.
12. Student course evaluations are to be completed in each course.
13. Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades.
14. Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours.
15. Participate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned.
16. Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program.
17. Attending department, college, and university faculty meetings.
18. Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities, and community meetings.
19. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications
1. Masters in Music
2. Evidence of experience and success in teaching percussion programs
3. Experience in Percussion courses at the secondary and/or higher education level.
4. Ability to teach courses in the following areas: Percussion Methods, Drumline, applied percussion
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Doctorate of Music
2. College-level teaching experience, which may include teaching as a graduate student; project-based or lab teaching experience.
3. Ability to teach in all areas of the program.
4. Expertise in Latin Percussion.
5. Experience mentoring students academically.
Additional Information
Required Application Materials
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement
5. Transcripts (Preferred)
6. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)
Conditions of Employment
1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Schedule
Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Faculty hours may differ based on class schedule and department need.
Standard Working Conditions
1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation.
University Benefits
1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.
About the University
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country - full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin - which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.
Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.
Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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About the Basin
A “basin” is a simple geological term for a dip or depression in the earth’s surface—usually caused by erosion aboveground and earthquakes deep underneath.
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Odessa & Midland: Urban Country
For generations, people from around the world have made their way to West Texas seeking freedom, adventure, and fortune in the oil fields. The cities they built have grown upward and outward, creating modern urban centers dotted across the Permian Basin—including the two that UTPB calls home.
Home of UT Permian Basin’s main campus, Odessa is one of the largest cities in West Texas. A diverse city with a rich history dating back to the 1880s, Odessa has undergone major transformations over the last two decades. Not long ago, Forbes Magazine ranked Odessa as one of the fastest-growing small cities in the United States.
And just 15 minutes down I-20 sits Midland. UTPB’s Midland campus houses our music and engineering schools and the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification. As the home to former President George H. W. Bush and major global corporations—like Chevron and Concho—Odessa offers a depth of prestige and opportunity that few cities like it can match.
Every day, the culture of these special cities grows deeper.
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The Academic Heart of West Texas
We aren’t bragging when we call UT Permian Basin the “academic heart of West Texas.” But we sure are proud of the work we get to do every day.
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