Visiting Faculty - Functional Piano

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University invites applications for a Visiting Faculty position in the Functional Piano Department within the Music Department. The incumbent will teach Functional Piano and elementary-level group piano instruction for music majors preparing to meet the piano proficiency requirement during Fall Semester 2026.

Course assignments are made on a semester basis, and a criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Functional Piano to music majors preparing to meet the piano proficiency requirement.
• Provide elementary-level group piano instruction for music majors.
• Course assignments are made on a semester basis.

Education

Master's degree in music

Job description

Job Title: Visiting Faculty - Functional Piano Department, Music Department

JM Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible: No

Job Description Summary

Visiting Faculty to teach Functional Piano, elementary-level group piano instruction for music majors preparing to meet the piano proficiency requirement, for Fall Semester 2026.

Course assignments are made on a semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in music

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required.

All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

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For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

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Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience.

Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission.