Faculty of Music - Piano

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* Job Title:

** Faculty of Music - Piano##
** Department:
** Instruction, School of Music##
** College/Division:
** School Of Music
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Macon, GA 31207
** Additional Job Posting Locations:***(Other locations that this position could be based)*##
** Job Details:
** The Townsend School of Music at Mercer University seeks a highly qualified musician and educator to cultivate a dynamic piano program at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Master of Music and Artistic Diploma) as a Faculty of Music, Piano.
** Responsibilities:
** Responsibilities for this position include coordinating the keyboard area (including placement exams, assignments for applied lessons and ensembles across the School of Music, academic advising to music majors in piano); teaching applied lessons to piano majors (undergraduate and graduate); coaching chamber music; teaching piano literature; teaching and leading class piano; recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to build and maintain the quality and visibility of the program;

maintain a regional, state, national and international performance and scholarship profile; additional responsibilities may be assigned based on applicant’s qualifications and interests.

Duties include:

· Coordinator of the keyboard area;
· Teach applied piano and class piano;
· Coordinate the recruitment efforts of the keyboard area;
· Coordinate piano placement exams and assign keyboard students for applied lessons;
· Provide academic advising to music majors;
· Participate in faculty governance;
· Work closely with the local music teacher’s association;
· Adjudicate state, regional, and national piano competitions;
· Attend MTNA conferences and conventions and present sessions when possible;
· Perform with students, faculty and ensembles as needed;
· Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the applicant's qualifications and interests.
** Qualifications**:
* Doctorate of Music required
* Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching including the ability to recruit highly qualified students
* Demonstrated record of excellence in performance as a soloist and chamber musician
* Evidence of successful administrative experience and coordination

The successful candidate will be an active performing artist with a commitment to liberal arts education. Teaching experience at the college or university level is highly preferred.

APPOINTMENT:
This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, beginning August 2026. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates who apply by November 30, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position has been filled.
** Required Documents:
** Applicants should submit:
* A letter of application
* Curriculum vitae
* Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
* Contact information for three references. Finalists may be asked to provided letters of recommendation at a later date.
* Teaching and performance demonstration videos (submit as You Tube, Vimeo (or similar) links)  + Performance video: maximum of 60 minutes, contrasting examples (at least two time periods represented)  + Applied lesson video: maximum of 15 minutes  + Class piano: maximum of 15 minutes

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon criminal background check.
** About Mercer University
** Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate,…