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Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks a part-time faculty member to join the Music Department to teach two sections of Theory 2 and two sections of Ear Training for the 2025-2026 academic year starting in late-August 2025. This is a part-time, 10-month position reporting to the Director of Music.

The Walnut Hill Music Department educates dedicated young musicians in a creative community that believes in the power of music as a force for good in the world. Our unique partnership with the New England Conservatory engages our students in a comprehensive music curriculum delivered at both schools. We value artistic excellence and prepare our graduates to thrive in a conservatory, university, or college setting. The five programs of the Music Department include Orchestral Instruments, Piano, Voice, Composition, and Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts.

Compensation: $17,000.00

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Department Duties

• Teach two sections of Theory 2. Each section meets for 50 minutes twice per week;
• Teach two sections of Ear Training. Each section meets for 50 minutes once per week;
• Class syllabus will be provided;
• Foster a student-centered learning environment;
• Utilize technology and other educational tools to support student learning; and
• Be prepared to teach both in person in the classroom and online if needed.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Participate in the School’s restorative practices; actively learn about and practice anti-racist work;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to foster a positive working and educational environment that supports the School’s mission, vision, and core values
• Attend and participate in training and orientation programs, mandatory seminars, team-building exercises, and safety training; and
• Display willingness and ability to grow, learn, explore new approaches, and practice self-reflection.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory or Music Composition preferred; Master’s degree recommended;
• Comfort with technology and willingness to adopt new technologies as needed; strong computer skills and proficiency in Google Workspace required;
• Innovative teaching practices and a focus on student-centered learning;
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills;
• Cultural competence in working with diverse populations;
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community and practicing anti-racist work;
• Share an educational and artistic vision that aligns with the core principles of Walnut Hill; and
• Ability to balance a pursuit of academic, artistic, and institutional excellence with compassion for each individual.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Performing Arts

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