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Anselm of Canterbury

Lecturer/Music Performance Instructor, Department of Fine Arts (Piano) Job at An

Anselm of Canterbury, Manchester, NH, United States, 03102


The Department of Fine Arts at Saint Anselm College, a Roman Catholic undergraduate liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition in Manchester, NH invites applications for a part-time Music Performance Instructor to begin January 2024. The successful candidate will teach Piano and accompany singers and instrumentalists in our music performance program. In addition to teaching private Piano lessons, we seek an experienced collaborative pianist and vocal coach who is interested in accompanying student performers during coaching sessions, studio classes, and concerts. The primary teaching responsibility in our music performance program consists of weekly individual music lessons (scheduled and arranged with the Music Program Administrator and in coordination with student course schedules). A semester of lessons consists of 14 weeks of instruction (1 hour-long lesson per student per week). Music Performance Instructors will also: conduct evaluations of student performances and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations; maintain records of student attendance and grades according to College policy; hold studio classes and a final exam performance; and write out and provide a syllabus detailing course expectations and/or materials.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, academic transcripts and audio sample (mp3 and/or link) to the attention of Dr. Andrew Haringer, Department Chair, Fine Arts via the college website. Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted in PDF format via email to the Office of the Academic Dean at dean@anselm.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled.

Required Skills: A Master's degree and substantial collaborative piano experience, especially with singers is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Required Experience: Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Applicants with experience as teachers in a private studio and/or other educational settings will be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its mission and strategic priorities, which includes institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.