F99988 Assistant Professor of Music

Northeastern State University•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

Northeastern State University’s Department of Music seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Music (Piano) for an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The position is based in Tahlequah and focuses primarily on teaching applied piano to undergraduate music majors, minors, and nonmajors in both classical and jazz idioms. Additional teaching may include class piano, general education music courses, and courses in the Jazz and Commercial Music major, depending on the candidate’s background and expertise. The successful candidate will perform with the jazz faculty, mentor students in professional activities, and recruit and retain an applied piano studio. The role also includes departmental and university service, including recital hearings, juries, auditions, recruitment, and studio class activities. The candidate will collaborate with faculty on program development, curriculum content, and pedagogy to support student experience and recruitment. The university seeks a dynamic teacher-performer expected to build a career of regional and national distinction as a pianist and pedagogue. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to video recordings of three pieces demonstrating strengths in classical and jazz settings, a link to a 30-minute unedited video of an applied piano lesson or group piano class, a one-page teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for four professional references. Application review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Newly hired employees must provide an original Social Security card during hiring.

Requirements

Earned doctorate or master’s degree with equivalent professional experience in classical or jazz piano performance; doctoral candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered.
Experience teaching applied piano.
Prior experience teaching at the collegiate level.
Experience teaching class piano.
Performance and teaching expertise in both classical and jazz/commercial genres.
Ability to recruit, retain, and mentor a studio of piano majors, minors, and nonmajors.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Completed DMA or equivalent advanced degree.
Significant career as a professional pianist in both jazz and classical idioms.
Significant administrative and leadership skills.
Pedagogical expertise in the jazz tradition, bebop, and related harmonic concepts.

Responsibilities

Teach applied piano to undergraduate music majors, minors, and nonmajors.
Perform with the jazz faculty.
Mentor and guide students in professional activities.
Recruit and retain applied piano students, including music majors and minors.
Engage in departmental service as assigned, including recital hearings, juries, auditions, recruitment, and studio class activities.
Participate in university committees and departmental service.
Collaborate with faculty on program development, curriculum content, and pedagogy.
Potentially teach class piano, general education music courses, and courses in the Jazz and Commercial Music major, based on background and expertise.