Assistant Professor - Commercial​/Jazz Piano

A full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. The primary assignment is teaching applied piano with an emphasis in commercial/jazz music, keyboard for commercial musicians, some applied classical piano, and other commercial music courses and ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate musical versatility, foster an entrepreneurial approach to teaching, actively recruit commercial and jazz piano students to the School of Music, and maintain an active research agenda that demonstrates a growing national presence in the field.

Additional teaching, administrative, and service responsibilities will be assigned according to the needs of the program, the School of Music, and the abilities and interests of the candidate. Participation in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining students, and faculty governance are required.

Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience as a commercial/jazz performer and educator, and a minimum of two years teaching experience, and the ability to instruct undergraduate classical keyboardists. A master’s degree in music is required for this position. A working knowledge of AI is expected. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining an agenda of research/creative activity.

The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.