Associate Professor of Music; Applied Collaborative Piano

Music Opportunities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University College of Fine Arts, School of Music seeks an experienced collaborative piano teacher and performer to become Associate Professor starting July 1, 2027. The role involves leading the collaborative piano degree program, teaching lessons, mentoring graduate students, and overseeing curricula.

Candidates should have a strong national performance profile and proven teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in music performance.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit graduate students and oversee curricula.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collaborative piano degree program.
• Teach lessons and mentor graduate students.
• Oversee curricula and coach chamber ensembles.
• Coordinate courses in vocal coaching and collaborative repertoire.
• Foster diversity and inclusion within the School of Music.

Skills

Collaborative piano

Teaching

Curriculum development

Chamber music

Education

Terminal degree in music performance

Job description

Associate Professor of Music; Applied Collaborative Piano

Boston University College of Fine Arts, School of Music Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, School of Music is looking for an experienced collaborative piano teacher and performer to fill the position of associate professor starting July 1, 2027. The role involves leading the collaborative piano degree program, teaching lessons, mentoring graduate students, overseeing curricula, and coaching chamber ensembles. Candidates should have a strong national performance profile and proven teaching experience at the collegiate level. Responsibilities include recruiting graduate students, teaching courses in vocal coaching and collaborative repertoire, and facilitating collaborative assignments across various musical disciplines. Applicants must hold a terminal degree in music performance and demonstrate leadership, communication, and organizational skills. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and staff to support collaborative piano majors and engage with students in various ensemble settings. Boston University values diversity and inclusion, and the new hire will be expected to contribute to these efforts within the School of Music, which has a long-standing tradition of excellence in music education and performance.