University Piano Coach & Coordinator

IMDiversity; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, is seeking a Piano Teacher/Coordinator to manage class piano sections and oversee the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program. The role combines coordination of large-scale coursework with direct instruction of private and group piano in an on-site setting.

The position requires doctoral-level qualifications (or exceptional experience), strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive, artistically rigorous pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Piano Pedagogy (strongly preferred) or Piano Performance.
• Significant experience with pre-college group and private piano teaching.
• Experience coordinating large-scale academic programs.
• Familiarity with NASM-accredited curricula and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ~45 class piano sections across eight course levels and supervise 30+ GSIs.
• Maintain and update course materials, syllabi, Canvas sites, and assessment rubrics.
• Teach 15–20 private lessons per week and lead group classes.
• Organize Piano 150 showcases, scheduling, and recruitment for pre-college programs.
• Prepare examination materials and coordinate scheduling for 1,200+ assessments annually.

Skills

Piano pedagogy

Program coordination

Curriculum development

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in Piano Pedagogy or Piano Performance

Tools

Canvas

Google Workspace

Notation software

Job description

University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, is seeking a Piano Teacher/Coordinator to manage class piano sections and oversee the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program. The role combines coordination of large-scale coursework with direct instruction of private and group piano in an on-site setting.

The position requires doctoral-level qualifications (or exceptional experience), strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive, artistically rigorous pedagogy.