G0513 Instructor of Music

Position Announcement: G0513 Instructor of Music

Appointment Type:
One-Year Appointment

Department/Division:
Department of Visual and Performing Arts/Music

Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m., variable based on instructional and departmental needs

The Instructor of Music is a one-year appointment responsible for supporting the instructional mission of the Division of Music by teaching undergraduate courses in music and related areas. The successful candidate will teach courses such as music literature, music theory, piano, and Spartan Seminar. This position contributes to student learning, artistic development, and academic success by providing high-quality instruction, assessing student performance and written work, and supporting departmental and university goals.

• Teach assigned courses in music literature, music theory, piano, and Spartan Seminar.
• Prepare and deliver course content that supports student learning outcomes and departmental curriculum requirements.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, course materials, assignments, examinations, and assessments.
• Evaluate student learning through written assignments, oral presentations, musical performance, examinations, and other appropriate assessment methods.
• Provide timely feedback to students regarding academic progress, performance, and skill development.
• Hold classes regularly, on time, and for the full scheduled duration.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and academic records in accordance with institutional policies.
• Submit grades, syllabi, assessment data, reports, and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Use appropriate technology and software platforms to support instruction, communication, and reporting.
• Participate in departmental meetings, activities, and other duties related to the instructional mission of the university as assigned.

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities. However, the Instructor of Music may provide guidance, feedback, and academic support to students in classroom, studio, and performance-related settings.

• Master of Music degree in Theory/Composition or a closely related field.
• Experience playing and/or teaching piano.
• Demonstrated knowledge of music literature and music history.
• Ability to teach undergraduate music theory, music literature, piano, and related courses.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Experience using computers and instructional or administrative software.
• Ability to assess student work in writing, speaking, and musical performance.

• Experience teaching music at the secondary level.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Possession of a valid teaching license.
• Experience using Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, or related applications.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to support student success through advising, mentoring, or academic support.

• Strong knowledge of music theory, composition, music literature, and music history.
• Proficiency in piano performance and/or piano pedagogy.
• Ability to design and deliver effective instruction for students with varied levels of preparation and musical experience.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate student work fairly, consistently, and in alignment with course objectives.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback on written assignments, spoken presentations, and musical performances.
• Competence with computers, learning tools, and common office software, preferably Microsoft platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow university procedures for grading, reporting, and course documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Commitment to professionalism, student learning, and the academic mission of the university.

The Instructor of Music is expected to exercise independent judgment in matters related to classroom instruction, course preparation, student assessment, and academic support. This includes selecting appropriate teaching strategies, evaluating student performance, managing classroom activities, responding to student…