Tenure-Track Piano Professor & Collaborative Pianist

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach applied piano, piano courses, and serve as collaborative pianist for choral ensembles, contributing to academic life through teaching, performance, and recruitment.

The role includes maintaining a scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and participating in service.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in piano performance, piano pedagogy, collaborative piano, or a closely related field; ABD candidates who will complete the degree by the start of the appointment may be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence as a pianist.
• Demonstrated ability to teach applied piano.
• Strong collaborative piano skills.
• Ability to teach undergraduate piano and keyboard courses.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the values of Christian higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied piano to undergraduate music majors and minors.
• Teach class piano and other courses according to departmental needs and the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for university choral ensembles, including rehearsals, performances, auditions, and an annual choir tour.
• Maintain an active program of professional and creative scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Recruit and retain piano students and participate in departmental recruitment activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Collaborate with faculty and guest artists as appropriate.
• Support the mission of ACU through Christ-centered teaching, service, and mentoring of students.

Job description

Abilene Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach applied piano, piano courses, and serve as collaborative pianist for choral ensembles, contributing to academic life through teaching, performance, and recruitment.

The role includes maintaining a scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and participating in service.