Piano Instructor

Location : Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type: Staff Part Time
Job Number: FY2700671
Division: Academic Affairs for Staff
Department: STA-Samford Arts
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


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Description


AOA Music Instructors teach community music students private lessons in their respective field (piano, violin, voice, cello, etc.) and other classes as assigned.

Job Duties


Teach a full 15-week semester of private lessons for various ages and levels maintaining a 12-hour per week teaching load during the fall and spring semesters. On-campus teaching will be limited to those students who have registered through the Academy of the Arts, Music. All lessons must be taught at the Academy.

• Teach classes in music theory, music appreciation, music history, etc. for ages and levels listed above as needed.
• Maintain lesson plans, working syllabi, information profiles, homework material, etc. for class and private students.
• Attend scheduled Academy of the Arts, Music faculty meetings.
• Attend Academy of the Arts, Music recitals when your students are participating; help to prepare the hall before, supervise participants during recitals, and stay to clean up after recitals.
• Assist with registration of new and returning students for upcoming semesters.
• Prepare and update the private teaching schedule after the studio is established.
• Communicate with the Music Coordinator regarding any change in schedule.
• Maintain sensitivity to the various constituencies of Samford University and the School of Arts.
• Understand and make a commitment to Samford University and the School of Art's purpose.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to report to work daily, five days per week.
• Ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to attend weekend events and recitals, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time teaching experience.

Certain limited benefits are available for part time employees including the ability to participate in Samford's 403(b) plan with your own earnings (employer contributions are not available for this classification); free tickets to certain performances and/or sports events; bookstore discount and more.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two years of full time teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question