Adjunct Instructor of Piano

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of the Adjunct Instructor of Music is to provide instruction in individual piano lessons, class piano, and/or ear training.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach individual piano lessons for 1 credit and 2 credit sections for both majors and non-majors (not to exceed the contact hour limit per semester).
• Teach class piano 1 and/or 2 for majors and non-majors.
• Additional course assignments in Ear Training or Intro to Music is possible on an as needed basis and pending specific qualifications.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Work with other music faculty in scheduling juries and auditions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Music or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piano pedagogy.
• Experience with piano performance or collaborative piano.
• Evidence of demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the comprehensive community college philosophy.

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Teaching competence in the field of music with strong communication skills with students and faculty.
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.

Leadership & Supervisory

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Humanities division.

Environment & Working Conditions

• Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions.
• Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

Physical Demands (including Requirements For Travel Or Working Nights/weekends/holidays)

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.