Adjunct Instructor, Music; Piano

Adjunct Instructor, Music (Piano)

Position at Gonzaga University College of Arts and Sciences, Music Department. On‑campus, 4.5 months per year.

• Title:
  
  Adjunct Instructor, Music (Piano)
• Area:
  College of Arts and Sciences
• Department:
  Music
• Telework Availability:
  On‑campus Position
• Employee Classification:
  Adjunct Faculty
• Months per year: 4.5
• Salary Range: $370.00 per credit.
• Review Date: 12/1/2025
• Relocation reimbursement or signing bonus:
  No

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, individualized applied piano instruction to undergraduate music majors, minors, and non‑majors at Gonzaga University. The applied piano instructor fosters students' technical, musical, and artistic development through weekly lessons, performance preparation, and mentorship. This role supports the mission of the Music Department by contributing to a vibrant and inclusive musical community, preparing students for careers in performance, education, and related fields, and promoting excellence in brass pedagogy and performance.

Founded in 1887, Gonzaga is a private, liberal arts institution located in Spokane, WA. Gonzaga's mission reflects its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic identity. Gonzaga's 152‑acre campus sits along the Spokane River within walking distance of downtown Spokane, on ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Spokane offers many options for outdoor enjoyment including hiking, boating, fishing, and ski resorts within driving distance.

• Provide weekly one‑on‑one applied piano instruction to music majors, minors, and non‑majors.
• Prepare students for juries, recitals, ensemble performances, and other performance opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding progress, goals, and expectations.
• Collaborate with ensemble directors and other faculty to support student performance within the department.
• Submit grades according to established deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a Music Field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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