Lecturer of Music, Piano

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts within the School of Arts & Letters at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is seeking candidates for a Temporary Lecturer in Music with an emphasis in Piano. This position will support the BA in Music.

The Department of Media, Culture and the Arts within the School of Arts and Letters at Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for a lecturer in art history. This lecturer will teach courses in art history I and II as well as art appreciation. There is a possibility of studio classes as well, depending on credentials. The position is a lecturer position for the fall of 2025.

This position involves teaching a 5/5 course load, or its equivalent. Travel among our campuses could be required as needed. Teaching responsibilities will include day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses. Additionally, the candidate may be expected to support students by accompanying them in jury performances and/or senior recitals.

Required Educational Qualifications
A MM, or its equivalent, in music with an emphasis in piano for the instructor line.

Other Required Qualifications
Readiness to teach at the collegiate level with commitment to student engagement.
Commitment to student experiential learning opportunities and high-impact practices.
Ability to teach courses such as piano 1-4, music history, music theory, world music.

Preferred Experience

Prior successful teaching experience.
Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery of instruction.
Experience in numerous musical styles including classical, jazz, commercial, musical theater, etc.
Experience in one of our emphasis areas like choral directing or music industry

• An MGA faculty application
• A letter of interest, including a discussion of your success or vision with student project development and career-readiness opportunities
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three references
• Unofficial transcripts

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled. This position will begin August 1, 2025.

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.