Piano Faculty Associate: Teach, Inspire, Perform

Cochise College; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise College seeks an Associate Faculty member to deliver piano instruction across classrooms, labs, and studios in Cochise County. You will design lessons, assess student progress, and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities include teaching, developing curricula, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional effectiveness. Evening or weekend work may be required, and a background check will be conducted after offer.

Qualifications

• Master's preferred in Music or related discipline; not required.
• 18 graduate hours in Piano from an accredited institution.
• Alternatively, Bachelor's in Music with 3 years piano teaching/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses to enrolled students in classroom and/or lab environments.
• Develops, prepares, and implements lesson plans and assesses students.
• Collaborates with faculty to assess teaching strategies.
• Maintains student records and relevant information as required.
• Resolves issues within scope of authority; refers complex cases to Dean or Chair.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Music theory

Piano performance

Lesson planning

Assessment

Student coaching

Communication

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Education

Master's in Music or related discipline

18 graduate hours in Piano (required)

Bachelor's in Music + 3 years piano experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cochise College seeks an Associate Faculty member to deliver piano instruction across classrooms, labs, and studios in Cochise County. You will design lessons, assess student progress, and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities include teaching, developing curricula, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional effectiveness. Evening or weekend work may be required, and a background check will be conducted after offer.