Visiting Faculty: Music, Choir
The PrincipiaAbout the role
Title: Visiting Faculty: Music, Choir
Department/Location: Music
Position Type: Part-time
Summary
Teaches 3 semester hours per academic year in College choir. Additional duties may include contributing to the campus, supporting students, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.
Principia’s Academic Vision:
“Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.”
Primary Responsibilities
- Teaches 3 semester hours Spring ‘26 in Music: College Choir
- Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
- Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
- Maintains office hours
- Meets with students for academic support
- Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
Additional Duties:
- Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills
Core Competencies
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences while providing a safe learning environment
- Oral and Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens effectively; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Varies writing style to meet needs
- Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Music, DMA, or Ed.D. in Music preferred
- Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision, and values as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/mission
- Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline
- Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels
- Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred
- Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work, but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position: $6,300-$8,310 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
- Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
- Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support
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