Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, is seeking applications for the position of Adjunct Piano Instructor in the Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication. The department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts with concentrations in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, Music Education, and Music with Studies in Business.
Duties: Instruct undergraduate students by teaching the class piano rotation (Class Piano I, II, III, and IV), applied piano lessons as needed, additional instrumental accompanying duties, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, or Collaborative Piano required; have experience in teaching class piano and applied piano lessons at the college/university level within a liberal arts context; have experience teaching class piano and applied piano lessons for both music majors and non-music majors; have experience accompanying instrumental students, specifically on standard woodwind and brass solo literature. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of three references with contact information, a 10-minute video demonstrating your class piano instruction skills, and at least three videos that are representative of recent instrumental collaborative performances to HR@saumag.edu or to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. SAU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employwer and encourages applications from women and underrepresented populations.
