Adjunct Piano Faculty

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct Piano Faculty member to join the vibrant Piano Department at Peabody Preparatory, starting Fall 2026. The role involves teaching private lessons, participating in performances, and developing workshops for students of all ages.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in piano performance or pedagogy and have documented teaching and performing experience. The position offers flexible teaching hours at the Park School Campus in Baltimore, MD, with a competitive pay rate starting at $40/hr for private lessons.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in piano performance and/or pedagogy is required.
• Documented successful teaching experience required.
• Documented successful performing experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach private piano lessons to students aged 5 years and older.
• Provide additional teaching opportunities during the summer.
• Participate in and assist with end-of-semester performances and exams.
• Attend periodic faculty meetings.
• Develop classes and workshops based on experience and interests.

Skills

Piano performance

Teaching

Pedagogy

Education

Master's degree in piano performance or pedagogy

Doctorate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Piano Faculty position in the Piano Department, anticipated start Fall 2026. Adjunct status is a maximum of 9.5 hours of teaching. The successful candidate will join a dedicated piano faculty as part of a vibrant department committed to helping students at all levels achieve their potential.

Location

Park School Campus, 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. Teaching may also occur at other campus locations. Teachers set their own teaching schedules (subject to space availability), but after‑school and/or Saturday hours will be required.

Duties

• Teach private piano lessons to students aged 5 years and older, including adults, at all skill levels during the fall and spring semesters (32 weeks).
• Provide additional teaching opportunities during the summer (6–8 weeks).
• Participate in and assist with end‑of‑semester performances and exams.
• Attend periodic faculty meetings.
• Other appropriate assignments by agreement (e.g., group piano, summer programs).
• Develop classes and workshops based on experience and interests.

Salary

Starting at $40 /hr for private lessons and $50 /hr for group classes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in piano performance and/or pedagogy is required.
• Doctorate degree or equivalent experience and training is highly preferred.
• Documented successful teaching experience required.
• Documented successful performing experience encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Vaccine Requirements

The University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. All faculty, staff, and students are required to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Additional requirements for clinical and research areas include documentation of immunizations against rubella, measles, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap, and MMR where applicable.