College Professor of Collaborative Piano — Open Rank

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Abilene Christian University’s Department of Music invites applications for a full-time College Faculty position in Collaborative Piano at open rank, with a start date in Spring or Fall 2027. The successful candidate will provide primary collaborative piano support for the department, working closely with students and faculty across vocal and instrumental areas. The role may include limited classroom or applied teaching, such as class piano or other courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, as teaching load and departmental needs allow.

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 on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in collaborative piano or a related field.
• High level of keyboard proficiency and musicianship.
• Significant experience collaborating with soloists and ensembles.
• Excellent sight-reading and score-reading skills.
• Ability to prepare a broad range of repertoire efficiently and professionally.
• 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

• Doctorate in collaborative piano, piano performance, or a related field.
• Experience working with undergraduate musicians in a college or university setting.
• Experience coaching singers and instrumentalists.
• Experience with opera or other staged musical productions.
• Experience teaching class piano, applied piano, or related courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative piano support for applied lessons, rehearsals, coachings, juries, pre-recital hearings, degree recitals, departmental recitals, auditions, and other student performances.
• Collaborate with vocalists and instrumentalists across the Department of Music.
• Serve as pianist and music director for opera productions and scenes.
• Accompany performance labs and other departmental activities as assigned.
• Coach students in musical preparation and effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with faculty and guest artists as appropriate.
• Teach a limited number of courses, such as class piano or other courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, as teaching load and departmental needs allow.
• Participate in recruitment and other activities supporting the life and mission of the Department of Music.
• Support ACU’s mission through Christ-centered teaching, service, and mentoring of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time