- Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
- Employee Type: Overload and Adjunct FO
- Required Degree: Masters
- Manage Others: No
DescriptionThe Vincennes University Performing Arts Department is seeking applicants for an Adjunct Piano Faculty position at the Vincennes campus beginning the fall 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to provide collegiate level study in class piano and applied piano lessons. The candidate will also be expected to be able to serve as an accompanist/collaborator.
Minimum QualificationsCandidates need a Master's degree in Music (with major emphasis in Piano), or a Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Music (with major emphasis in Piano), or a Bachelor's Degree in Music (with major emphasis in Piano) with a minimum of five years of relevant professional performance activity.
Job Description/Responsibilities:- Teach class piano to freshman and sophomore students.
- Teach applied piano lessons (music major, pre-major, and elective levels) to freshmen and sophomore students.
- Serve as accompanist/collaborator.
- Prepare candidate's applied piano students for student recitals, masterclasses, midterm juried assessments, and end of semester juries.
- Organize all necessary details and preparations for recitals or other performances associated with the candidate's applied students.
- Participate in departmental recruitment efforts and activities as needed.
- Provide a quality learning experience for all students in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of course standards and objectives.
- Teach and maintain courses in accordance with university and departmental policies and procedures.
- Contribute to departmental assessment and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Excellent oral and written communication.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Extensive knowledge of the subject area the individual will be teaching. The candidate is expected to have extensive knowledge and training in piano. Additional knowledge and experience in jazz (and/or rock, pop, and other playing styles) is encouraged.
* Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and skill levels.
* Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
* Experience teaching in higher education (particularly community college experience) is preferred but not required.
* Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
* Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
BenefitsThe candidate for this part-time position will not be eligible for benefits.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews may be held concurrently with the advertising period.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note the selected candidate may be required to submit to a criminal history background check.
Vincennes University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
SummaryVincennes University is an Indiana public institution of higher with campuses in the southwestern Indiana communities of Vincennes, Jasper, Fort Branch and additional sites such as Indianapolis. Located on the banks of the scenic Wabash river in Indiana's first city, the Vincennes Campus is near sites such as the home of U.S. President William Henry Harrison and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, and just an hour away from Indiana's third largest city, Evansville. The Vincennes Campus has six residence halls and a diverse collegiate atmosphere featuring major arts, athletic, and recreational facilities that attract students from 28 other states and 30 countries.
In addition to associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers select bachelor's degree programs, with accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. VU offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive health plan, paid leave, and a retirement plan.
Founded in 1801, VU is Indiana's first college and is the only college in the nation founded by an individual who would later become President of the United States. More information is available at
www.vinu.edu.
