Adjunct Piano Instructor
Adjunct Piano Instructor
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Job Description
Adjunct Piano Instructor
Division
Academics-Traditional
Department
Department of Music School of Ministry and Theology
Building / Location
Circleville Main Campus
Supervisor
Dr. Dione Bennett / Dr. Rodney Sones
Months Per Year
8-9
Hours Per Week
Varies based on enrollment
Risk Designation
Risk Level
FLSA Status
Exempt
Non-Exempt
Salary Range
$600 / credit hour for ensemble & lecture courses
$22.50 per half-hour applied music lesson
POSITION SUMMARY
Ohio Christian University seeks an Adjunct Professor of Piano for the Circleville Campus to teach beginning to moderately advanced piano lessons. Most students will be music or worship majors who are working toward proficiency requirements. Worship majors follow their proficiency sequence with a semester of instruction in worship keyboard. Other students enroll in piano lessons for elective credit. Typical enrollment is about 10 half-hour lessons per 15-week semester.
The assignment includes these courses depending on interest and enrollment each semester:
- MUS1700 Beginning Piano Class
- MUS1710 Applied Piano I
- MUS3710 Applied Piano II
- MUS1350 Worship Keyboard I
- MUS3350 Worship Keyboard II
The ideal candidate will have aptitude for teaching both beginning piano and contemporary worship keyboard. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience both in teaching piano especially in higher education and playing in a contemporary worship band or similar setting.
Applicant Instructions: Please upload all unofficial transcripts. Please ensure you submit all requested documentation. Applications received without all proper documentation will not screen for an interview. All email correspondence should be sent to Dr Dione Bennett at and Dr. Rodney Sones at .
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop students functional use of keyboard skills as a foundation for ministry and service through music with the purpose of
- Building confidence and joy in the use of these skills for ministry and service.
- Supporting students development and professionalism as a musician.
- Assess student learning and performance and provide feedback to students.
- Integrate the Christian worldview in students learning.
- Update and publish the course syllabus each semester.
- Enter grades and attendance in OCUs learning management system Brightspace D2L.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Dr. Dione Bennett Dr. Rodney Sones (program directors) Dr. Ron Adkins (Dean)
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.
- Skills:
- Ability to play piano and keyboard in worship ministry keyboard
- Ability to teach beginning piano.
- Experience: Experience in piano instruction and participation in a worship band or similar ensemble.
- Education: A Masters degree in music or a closely related field is preferred.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Temp
