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Harper College

Adjunct Faculty - Piano

Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, United States, 60251

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The Department of Music at Harper College invites applications for an adjunct position in applied instruction. Candidates should possess expertise in piano performance and pedagogy. The faculty member selected will be expected to conduct and teach students in 100 and 200-level applied instruction lessons in piano on both the credit and community education side of the Music Department. Other responsibilities can include directing and/or developing ensembles that are academically beneficial and relevant to our community of students, and various departmental responsibilities including advising, outreach and recruitment. Overview

The Department of Music at Harper College invites applications for an adjunct position in applied instruction. Candidates should possess expertise in piano performance and pedagogy. The faculty member selected will be expected to conduct and teach students in 100 and 200-level applied instruction lessons in piano on both the credit and community education side of the Music Department. Other responsibilities can include directing and/or developing ensembles that are academically beneficial and relevant to our community of students, and various departmental responsibilities including advising, outreach and recruitment.

Starting Pay Rate:

$55 per hour of instruction

Responsibilities Of The Position

Teach both credit and community education students in 100 and 200-level applied instruction lessons in Piano.

The Department of Music at Harper College is committed to creating an inclusive educational experience that fosters creativity, expression, and a supportive musical community for students of varying cultures, backgrounds and interests. We maintain a proud level of academic excellence, and our goal is to build both academic and creative career paths for our students with opportunities to find representation and identity in their musical studies. We strive to have our educational experience eclectic and current by fusing the benefits of modern technology with traditional study of musical creation, performance and history across various genres and cultures. We care greatly about our surrounding community and have created a place for members to craft their musical interests into fruitful careers, personal enrichment, and stronger engagement with music.

Education Requirements:

Master’s degree in music or equivalent with demonstrated pedagogical skills and extensive experience as a performing professional musician or equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants who have previous experience teaching at the secondary and/or college levels.

Required Documents:

***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

Official transcripts required upon hire Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check. Employment sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits:

We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Seniority level

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