Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking a qualified Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor to serve as a Piano Accompanist. Responsibilities include collaborative support for performances and lessons. This temporary, part-time role is ideal for candidates with a master's degree in music and strong piano skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music required.
• Experience in piano accompaniment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative piano support for student and faculty performances and rehearsals.
• Assist in studio lessons and other activities as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Piano Accompaniment

Education

Master’s Degree in Music

Job description

Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.com . Candidates must also upload the following items:

• CV/Resume
• List of three references with contact information

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. If selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered toward meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Classification Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Working Title

Working Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .90

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City)

Position Type

Position Type Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category

Job Category Faculty (Teaching)

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. ECU offers 87 bachelor’s degree programs, 69 master’s degree programs, 13 research doctoral degrees, 5 professional doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine.

The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 music majors and minors with over 50 faculty and staff. The school is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Job Duties

East Carolina University School of Music is seeking qualified applicants for a non-benefits-eligible, temporary Teaching Assistant Professor position to serve as Piano Accompanist during Fall 2025. Responsibilities include providing collaborative piano support for student and faculty performances, rehearsals, studio lessons, and other activities as assigned.

Master’s degree in music

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

License or Certification Required by the Department

Special Instructions to Applicant

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.com . Candidates must also upload the following items:

• CV/Resume
• List of three references with contact information

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. If selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered toward meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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