Visiting Faculty: Music

Principia The • Elsah, IL

6d • $29,400 - $38,780 • Onsite

About The Position

Teaches semester hours per academic year, including class piano, music history, and the College choir. Additional duties may include contributing to the campus, supporting students, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia. Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Music
• Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision, and values
• Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline
• Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels
• Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D or Ed.D. in Music preferred
• Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaches 14 semester hours per academic year in Music
• Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
• Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
• Maintains office hours
• Meets with students for academic support
• Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
• Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

What This Job Offers

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