School of Music, Jazz Piano - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Instructor

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

About The Position

The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music seeks a full-time one-year Instructor of Jazz Piano. Responsibilities of the position will include: teaching applied jazz piano to undergraduate and graduate students; directing jazz combos; teaching undergraduate and graduate music technology courses; and supporting recruiting efforts for the UCO School of Music Jazz Division. The successful candidate will recruit and retain students, support student creative activity and professional development, and contribute to a collaborative faculty environment. Applicants should have professional experience as a jazz pianist, evidence of success as an instructor of jazz piano, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to teach effectively in varied contexts. This is a temporary position for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

Ability to effectively teach courses in music technology.
Ability to teach online, face-to-face, and hybrid courses.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Ability to recruit and retain students.
A masters degree in music with jazz studies emphasis.
Extensive professional performance and teaching experience in the field of jazz piano.
A minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience in the area of jazz piano.