Job Description
Adjunct Instructor of Music - Piano Location 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Job Category Music - Instrumental, Adjunct, Piano
Employee Type Adjunct Faculty
Description
Part-Time On-Campus Adjunct Instructor for Group Piano Courses (MUS105) for Fall 2025 Carroll University is seeking an experienced instructor for group piano classes for music majors, with a focus on basic keyboard proficiency and development of practical functional piano skills, including keyboard harmonization, reading lead sheets, and improvising stylistic accompaniments.
MUS105A: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
MUS105B: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Education and/or Experience - Master's degree in Music required.
- Experience with piano pedagogy, preferably in a group context.
- Experience with popular music styles (jazz, rock, pop, etc.) preferred.
Technology Skills - Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and online classroom management systems (Canvas).
- PC Proficient.
Human Relations Skills - Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adjust to changing work environment and to respond to changing institutional needs.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the University.
- Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Please understand that this appointment: - Is contingent upon the decision to run assigned course(s), which is in the sole discretion of the University.
- May be withdrawn in the event that scheduling requires staffing courses with a full-time member of the faculty.
- Does not entitle you to employee benefits including health care, dental, or other medical coverage provided by the University.
- Is limited to teaching applied music lessons or traditional classroom courses, and does not entitle you to consideration for tenure or assignment to any faculty committee or research activity associated with a full-time faculty appointment.
Requirements
As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.
Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.
The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
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