What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor in Class Piano position at Lincoln University?
Job Title: Adjunct Professor in Class Piano
Classification: Faculty
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Music
Reports: Chair of Music Department
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Conducts University courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for teaching during the fall and spring semesters.
- Responsible for teaching students the fundamentals of beginning piano playing.
- Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
- Compiles specialized materials for assignments.
- Stimulates class discussion.
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
- All other relevant duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
- Master's required, Ph.D. preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of two years teaching experience in a higher education setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to make decisions supporting the department's mission and goals.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
- Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
- Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
