Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano

College and Department

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts

Department: Music

Location: Main UNCW Campus

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a nine-month tenure‑track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano, starting August 2026.

This is an opportunity to join a faculty of teaching artists and scholars who are dedicated to student‑centered learning and to growth in new and current programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and recruiting, engagement in significant creative/scholarly activities, and an ability to work effectively with faculty colleagues across all degree areas.

• Teach applied piano lessons to undergraduate majors and minors, including weekly master classes.
• Teach undergraduate courses in piano pedagogy and literature, and chamber music.
• Coordinate the piano area.
• Maintain active engagement with regional piano teachers, schools, and professional organizations to support recruitment and program visibility.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned by the chair.
• Provide student mentoring, committee work, and contribute to an inclusive and equitable community in the department, college, and university.
• Teach courses in a secondary area (Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, etc.) as needed.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Doctorate in Music (DMA or PhD) with an emphasis in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy at time of application.
• Experience and expertise in teaching applied piano at the college/university level.
• Evidence of ongoing performance activity.
• Successful record of student recruitment and studio development.

Preferred Education, Knowledge,

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated excellence in both solo and chamber performance.
• Evidence of success as an applied instructor at the collegiate level within a liberal arts curriculum.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Experience in teaching in a secondary area (Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, etc.).
• Evidence of strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings:
Single Incumbent

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the posting closing date.

To apply, please complete the online application below and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents (one PDF per document type) including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1‑to‑2‑page statement addressing the qualifications cited above and addressed to the Search Committee.
• Portfolio/Work Sample:
  Links to 3 separate videos of recent live performances.
• Teaching Evaluation 1:
  Links to 1‑2 teaching videos in private and/or master class setting.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications in the references section of the application. References may be contacted during the screening process.

Applications submitted without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

For questions about the position or online application process, contact the Department of Music Administrative Associate, Sydney Stonestones at Stonestones.