Assistant Professor Piano (Tenure Track)

Minimum Qualifications An earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent. Preferred Qualifications College level experience highly desirable. A steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education. Proven expertise as an innovative performer and teacher, conversant with contemporary music, and skilled in a range of canonical and contemporary piano pedagogies. A record of accomplishment in an array of ensemble and solo settings and ability to teach students to model professional expectations in those settings. An ability to attract, develop and mentor forward-thinking student musicians at levels appropriate to their major. Potential for increasingly national and international reach as a piano performer and collaborator in professional and educational settings. Willingness and ability to be part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission. Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music that includes, but is not limited to, canonical works. Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest. An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their major. Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching, performance, and/or in class settings. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.