Adjunct Strings

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FLSA Status: Exempt, salary-based on contract

On the Bethany College campus in Lindsborg, Kansas

Position Type:

Department: Fine Arts and Humanities — Music

Appointment Time: Term:
Fall 2026;
Renewal:
Possibility of renewal for Spring 2027, contingent upon performance and enrollment

Schedule: Based on student lesson scheduling

• Teaching load:
  Approximately 1–6 students per semester, dependent on enrollment
• Course Levels:
  Undergraduate (music majors and non-majors)
• Specific Courses:
  Private Studio High Strings Lessons (Violin, Viola)
• Early Alert System with Student Success
• Modalities:
  In-person
• Office
  
  Hours:
  
  TBD
• Learning Management Systems:
  Campus Early Alert System

Bethany College invites applications for dynamic, student-centered professionals to join our vibrant community.

Rooted in our Lutheran heritage and the transformative power of the liberal arts, Bethany prepares students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, creativity, and service in a complex and changing world. Located in Lindsborg, Kansas—affectionately known as "Little Sweden" and celebrated for its vibrant arts community—Bethany offers a close-knit environment where faculty and staff know students by name and mentor them in a highly personalized setting.

Education at Bethany is rooted in intellectual discovery and a deep sense of belonging, equipping students to think critically, lead ethically, and serve with purpose. As a small, private, rural college, Bethany plays an essential role in renewing civic life, expanding opportunity, and fostering community revitalization. We believe in the value of personalized liberal arts education, the power of community, and the promise of rural America.

At Bethany, you ll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation while contributing to the cultural and academic life of our campus and region as we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Position Overview
:
Bethany College is seeking an Adjunct Studio High Strings Instructor to provide one-on-one studio instruction to undergraduate music majors and non-majors in Violin and Viola. The Fine Arts and Humanities Division at Bethany College includes programs in Music, Art, English, and Religion. The division consists of eleven full-time faculty members who collaborate to provide a supportive and rigorous educational environment.

At Bethany College, you ll be teaching bright, purpose-driven students in a uniquely personal educational environment. Our student body thrives in our close-knit campus community located in Lindsborg, Kansas, where Swedish cultural heritage enriches the collegiate experience. Bethany students are characterized by their intellectual curiosity, active engagement in learning, and genuine desire to discover their true purpose. They value authentic relationships with faculty who recognize their individual stories, passions, and potential.

As an educator here, you ll have the opportunity to truly know your students—their dreams, their challenges, and their aspirations—while guiding them through transformative learning experiences. Our Swedes eagerly embrace leadership opportunities, form lasting friendships, and develop the confidence to pursue fulfilling careers aligned with their purpose. They re not just preparing for jobs; they re developing into thoughtful citizens who will think, act, and live with purpose long after graduation, contributing meaningfully to their communities and the world.

• Teach private High Strings (Violin, Viola) lessons to assigned students
• End-of-semester performance juries
• Attend student juries and offer performance feedback
• Communicate regularly with music faculty and division leadership regarding student progress and instructional planning

Note:

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