Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, and service, seeks dynamic applicants who can engage and inspire a diverse student body as an adjunct instructor in the Music program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. This one-semester position ranges
from August 21-December 13, 2024 with the potential for renewal.

This position entails teaching:
1. one to two sections of Class Piano I and/or II (2-4 classroom hours per week)
and
2. Applied Music: Piano (one-on-one weekly lessons) to 2-10 students (.5 to 1 studio hours per week per student), contingent upon course enrollments, ranging from beginner to advanced piano performance majors

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for course planning, syllabus preparation, instruction, and working in a learning management system such as Canvas. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, grading, and timely and accurate submission of required information related to instruction.

All instruction is in person.

Qualifications:
Candidates must:
* Hold at minimum a Master of Arts in Music or Master of Music degree
* Have at least two years of college teaching experience in applied piano and class piano
* Have an ability to deliver high-level music instruction to University students who range in ability from beginner to advanced piano performance majors.
* Have an ability to successfully prepare piano performance majors for degree recitals

Please submit:
* Cover letter explaining teaching philosophy and experience
* CV
* Contact information for two references familiar with your teaching experience

Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

In 2017, adjunct faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 voted to ratify a five-year collective with Saint Louis University. The contract reflects Saint Louis University's ongoing commitment to its faculty, staff and students. Adjunct instructors are required to join the union or pay a fee.

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.