Music Theory Tutor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time tutor to provide tutoring services for students in music theory and musicianship courses. The position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and being a School of Music major.

This role emphasizes self-motivation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Flexible hours ranging from 12-18 hours per week are offered in a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a School of Music major.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Hire is based on recommendation by Music Theory professor.

Responsibilities

• Do tutoring for online music theory and musicianship students each week.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Music major

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Job description

Provide tutoring services for students in music theory and musicianship courses.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Do tutoring for online music theory and musicianship students each week.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Additional information on Work study may be found here.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications and Credentials

Minimum Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organized.
• Able to work independently.
• Must be a School of Music major.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Hire is based on recommendation by Music Theory professor.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred GPA: 3.5 or above.
• Excellent level of responsibility, trustworthiness, reliability, and organization.

Work Hours

12-18 hours per week/flexible schedule

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Part time

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.