General Job Brief
The Percussion Instructor’s primary duty is to teach undergraduate private instruction in Music-related courses. The Percussion Instructor will teach MLI111P: Applied Lessons: Percussion with potential for other Music courses as assigned by the Department Chair. Instructors are responsible for preparation and delivery of all course materials--including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, while keeping attendance records. Primary duty is to instruct undergraduate students in Private Percussion Lessons with support toward Recitals, Concerts, and Studio Classes. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Typical Duties
Primary Duties
- Instructing students in a private music lesson environment.
- Development of written syllabi and required course materials.
- Supervision and instruction of students in the classroom, keeping attendance, private instruction, and/or lab settings.
- Student assessment and recording grades.
- Scheduling, preparing, and supervising course appropriate performances, i.e. Recitals, Studio Classes, Concerts, Chapel services, etc.
- Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings and committees.
- Attendance at mandatory Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
- Maintaining office hours to advise and assist students.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
- Provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaboration, organization, and efficiency are critical to success in this role.
- Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
- Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
- Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
- The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
- Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.