Adjunct Faculty – Mariachi Ensemble (Music)

About the role

The Department of Language, Literature, and Arts seeks a part‑time Adjunct Faculty member to lead a lower‑division undergraduate mariachi ensemble on the San Antonio campus. Classes are delivered face‑to‑face and may be scheduled during day or evening hours.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and conduct a mariachi ensemble for undergraduate students.
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, rehearsals, and performances.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with department faculty on curriculum development.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in music or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated mariachi performing and coaching experience.
• Ability to work with a non‑traditional, first‑generation, multicultural student body.

Required skills

• Proficiency with music notation software.
• Arrangement techniques for ensemble repertoire.

What we offer

• Compensation of $3,000 per 3‑credit course.
• Access to university employee benefits.
• Opportunities for community engagement and professional development.