Visiting Faculty -Music, Choir

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Visiting Faculty -Music, Choir
Regular Part-Time Elsah, IL, US

Salary Range: $6,300.00 To $8,310.00 Annually

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 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; Responds 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)

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 preferredDemonstrated 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.

Comprehensive Benefits : Learn more about all our benefitshere, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.

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