Assistant Professor Piano (Tenure Track)

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano. We seek a candidate with a steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education. The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise as an innovative performer and teacher, be conversant with contemporary music, and skilled in a range of canonical and contemporary piano pedagogies. A record of accomplishment in ensemble and solo settings, and the ability to teach students to model professional expectations in those settings, is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have an ability to attract, develop, and mentor forward-thinking student musicians at levels appropriate to their major, with potential for increasing national and international reach as a piano performer and collaborator. We are looking for someone willing and able to be part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission. Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music, including canonical works, is expected. Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest is crucial. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st-century musicians. Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts, and sensitivity in working with diverse backgrounds and cultures, are also important. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to integrate culturally responsive practices, are essential.

Requirements

Earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent.
Innovative performer and teacher.
Conversant with contemporary music.
Skilled in a range of canonical and contemporary piano pedagogies.
Record of accomplishment in ensemble and solo settings.
Ability to teach students to model professional expectations.
Ability to attract, develop and mentor forward-thinking student musicians.
Potential for national and international reach as a piano performer and collaborator.
Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music that includes canonical works.
Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students.
Ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians.
Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

College level experience highly desirable.
Steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education.
Willingness and ability to be part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission.