Assistant Professor Piano (Tenure Track)

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA seeks a highly qualified musician-educator. The role emphasizes piano performance and pedagogy, with a commitment to inclusive teaching and equity as core principles. Candidates should demonstrate a track record across studio teaching, performance, and diverse ensembles.

Ideal candidates will mentor students, develop forward‑thinking curricula, and contribute to national and international artistic reach within a dynamic faculty community.

Qualifications

• Earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent.

Skills

College level teaching

Inclusion & equity

Innovative performer

Piano pedagogy

Ensemble & solo performance

Mentoring students

Recruitment & mentorship

Cultural responsiveness

Social justice & inclusion

21st century musician training

Education

MM in Music or professional equivalent

Job description

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.