PT Associate Faculty – Music: Piano SPRING 2027

Cochise College • Sierra Vista-District Wide, AZ

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About The Position

Cochise College is hiring an Associate Faculty member to teach piano courses during Spring 2027. The position provides students with a quality learning experience in classrooms, laboratories, and studios, with instruction delivered throughout Cochise County through various media. Work may take place in a classroom, laboratory, office, or online setting under limited supervision. Participation in the end-of-semester concert, typically held off-site and outside regularly scheduled class time, is mandatory. Evening or weekend work may be required. Compensation is $925 per equated credit. The position is open until filled; applications are reviewed upon receipt and the posting may close at any time. Employment is contingent on a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, preferably in Music or a related discipline, but not required, and 18 graduate hours in Piano from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; OR a bachelor’s degree in Music from such an institution and three years of work or teaching experience in piano performance.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies affecting the Music program.
• Knowledge of how to assist students of diverse cultures and backgrounds in improving and mastering musical skills.
• Knowledge of research-based adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional approaches.
• Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students’ needs and progress.
• Skill with current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to instruct students in multiple skills and techniques around voice performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and relate to others in a professional, helpful manner.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action, either through the department chair or dean or using independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to lift, use manual dexterity, and communicate; the work involves mostly sitting with some walking and standing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, preferably in Music or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses to enrolled students and manage a diverse student population in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans; conduct pre- and post-assessments; and evaluate, assess, and plan for students’ educational and social needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to assess teaching strategies and instructional-program effectiveness and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain student records, statistics, and other pertinent information as required by the college and department.
• Resolve issues within the area of responsibility and scope of authority, referring more difficult or complex problems to the appropriate Department Chair, Dean, or other College official.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in the end-of-semester concert.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level