Assistant Professor of Piano

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Music at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano. The successful candidate will be an accomplished pianist and dedicated teacher who contributes to the artistic and academic life of the department through applied and classroom teaching, collaborative performance, creative scholarship, recruitment, and service. The primary teaching assignment includes applied piano instruction and courses in piano and related areas as assigned. The position also includes serving as collaborative pianist for university choral ensembles.

Applicants must be professing Christians, active and faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ, and willing to support the university’s Christian mission and purpose. The position supports ACU’s mission through Christ-centered teaching, service, and student mentoring.

Applications will be reviewed until October 16. Completed applications include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, statement on the relationship of Christian faith and teaching, personal faith journey statement, links to recent solo and collaborative performances, academic/professional and church-leader recommendation letters, contact information for three professional references, and copies of academic transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon hire. ACU conducts background checks on candidates for employment in security-sensitive positions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be a professing Christian and an active, faithful member of a congregation of the Churches of Christ, and willing to support the university’s Christian mission and purpose.

Nice To Haves

• Successful college or university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching class piano and/or piano pedagogy.
• Experience accompanying choral ensembles.
• Record of professional performance and creative activity.
• Experience recruiting and mentoring undergraduate music students.

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 as assigned, 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 ACU’s mission through Christ-centered teaching, service, and mentoring of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree