Applied Piano Online Adjunct Faculty

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University's mission of TrainingChampions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

The Applied Piano Faculty position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the School of Music. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teaching applied piano lessons for undergraduate and graduate students, providing detailed feedback, mentoring/challenging students to grow musically, intellectually, and spiritually, maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior, and maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.

Minimum Qualifications
A Doctoral Degree (DMA in Piano Performance or DMA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy)

Other Qualifications
Organizational Skills That Facilitate the Completion of Assignments and Tasks in A Timely and Accurate Manner.
Adequate Interpersonal, Customer Service, And Presentation Skills.
Ability To Communicate Both Verbally and In Writing to Convey Information.
Familiarity With Microsoft Office Suite and Online Learning Management Systems.
Familiarity with teaching online applied lessons in Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Qualifications
DMA in Piano Performance (or DMA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy) AND Significant Professional Experience in Teaching Applied Piano

Other Qualifications
Demonstrated Strengths in Teaching at The College Level.
Strong Organizational Skills That Facilitate Assignment/Task Anticipation and Completion.
Superior Interpersonal, Customer Service, And Presentation Skills.
Highly Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
Mastery Of the Microsoft Office Suite and Online Learning Management Systems.
Mastery of teaching online applied lessons in Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Time Type
Part time

Location
Remote Location

Pay Rate
Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

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