Piano Instructor, Academy Arts

Overview

AOA Music Instructors teach community music students private lessons in their respective field (piano, violin, voice, cello, etc.) and other classes as assigned. Teach a full 15-week semester of private lessons for various ages and levels maintaining a 12-hour per week teaching load during the fall and spring semesters. On-campus teaching will be limited to those students who have registered through the Academy of the Arts, Music.

All lessons must be taught at the Academy.

• Teach classes in music theory, music appreciation, music history, etc. for ages and levels listed above as needed.
• Maintain lesson plans, working syllabi, information profiles, homework material, etc. for class and private students.
• Attend scheduled Academy of the Arts, Music faculty meetings.
• Attend Academy of the Arts, Music recitals when your students are participating; help to prepare the hall before, supervise participants during recitals, and stay to clean up after recitals.
• Assist with registration of new and returning students for upcoming semesters.
• Prepare and update the private teaching schedule after the studio is established.
• Communicate with the Music Coordinator regarding any change in schedule.
• Maintain sensitivity to the various constituencies of Samford University and the School of Arts.
• Understand and make a commitment to Samford University and the School of Art's purpose.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to report to work daily, five days per week.
• Ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to attend weekend events and recitals, as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time teaching experience.