ACADEMY OF MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

Position Overview

Responsible to provide weekly private lessons to members of the community. What will I do in this position? Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide 30, 45 or 60 minute weekly lessons each semester to students from the community.
• Confirm all lessons within 24 hours after receipt of student names, discuss schedules, make up lessons and other issues directly with student’s parents.
• Submit changes in scheduling or student lists and mandatory forms to the Academy Office in writing.
• Check email and voice mail daily.

Secondary job responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Be conscious of lesson time, especially with back-to-back lessons.
• Make up any missed lesson time if tardy / absent to lesson.
• Call the Academy Office on sick days, emergencies, etc. and turn in lesson availability, attendance forms and recital information to the Academy Office on the posted due dates.
• Assist with other duties as requested by the Director of Academy of Music.

What will it take to succeed in this position? Minimum Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; concentration in music preferred
• One year of teaching or related experience required
• Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern;

and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• At least one year of previous teaching experience
• Ability to maintain confidential information and abide by all FERPA regulations
• Ability to pass the background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

Work Environment :

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

What are the benefits of working at Northwestern? In addition to being part of a compelling, meaningful mission, this part-time position includes the following benefits :

• Use of campus facilities, including Ericksen fitness center and Berntsen Library
• Complimentary access to athletic, music, and theatre events, plus employee discounts for Campus Bookstore and dining areas
30+ days ago