Lecturer in Piano/Keyboard Skills (2024-2025 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 10/16/2024

Faculty

Part Time

Lecturer in Piano/Keyboard Skills (2024-2025 Academic Year)

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Department of Music invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Piano/Keyboard Skills within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This faculty position will teach class piano, keyboard skills classes, and possibly private lessons and may also be asked to teach other courses or coach ensembles, depending on experience and departmental needs. Responsibilities also include recruitment and may include attendance at departmental studio hour and instrumental seminar, as needed, on Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:

Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
Prepare and execute timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must be able to teach piano/keyboard skills at all levels, from beginner to advanced;
Ability to deliver instruction both in person and/or online as needed;
Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Master's Degree in Piano or Piano Pedagogy.

Required Work Experience

Two (2) years of experience teaching class piano, private students, and/or other group keyboard classes.
Evidence of significant performing experience on piano.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Piano Performance or related field.
College/university-level teaching experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.Occasional attendance, as needed, at departmental recital hour and instrumental seminar on Thursdays, 1:30-2:45 p.m., as well as instrumental juries, hearings, and recitals, as needed.

Physical Demands
Typical of faculty in this discipline and instrument.

Posting Number: UN888PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 01/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Salary: $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (doctoral degree)
Open Date: 10/15/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27305

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