Piano Instructor, Academy of the 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.