Instructor for the Academy of Music

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking instructors to teach music to students in grades 1-12, offering piano, voice, instrumental, and composition lessons. Positions are available for Undergraduate or Graduate instructors with per-lesson pay depending on duration and level.

Lessons may be 30 or 45 minutes, and total weekly hours vary with student numbers. Open date 10/05/2026 and close date 12/15/2026; start date 10/05/2026; posting 2026SD0629P.

Qualifications

• Music major is required and must be recommended by Music Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in piano, voice, all instrumental lessons and composition for grades 1-12.
• Teach thirteen 30-minute lessons at $16.00 per lesson (Undergraduate) or $19.00 per lesson (Graduate); or thirteen 45-minute lessons at $22.50 per lesson (Undergraduate) or $28.00 per lesson (Graduate).

Skills

Music major

Job description

Instruct students in grades 1-12: piano lessons, voice lessons, all instrumental lessons, and composition lessons.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct students for either thirteen 30-minute lessons @ $16.00 per lesson for an Undergraduate Instructor; $19.00 per lesson for a Graduate Instructor or thirteen 45-minute lessons @ $22.50 per lesson for an Undergraduate Instructor; $28.00 per lesson for a Graduate Instructor. Total hours worked per week depends on the number of students being taught and the length of the lesson.

Qualifications

Music major: must be recommended by Music Faculty

Preferred Skills

Music major

Pay Rate

Pay Rate varies

Type of Position

Position Level Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week varies

Hours Per Week varies

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026SD0629P

Open Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/15/2026

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/05/2026

End Date

End Date 12/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

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