Visiting Assistant Professor in Piano
About The Position
The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month, non-tenure-track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano starting August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of keyboard studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a wide range of academic and professional goals. Responsibilities will include teaching applied piano to undergraduate and graduate students in various degree programs. Additional duties, depending on the needs of the area, may include teaching courses such as piano literature, as well as coaching chamber music and contributing to the artistic and academic life of the School of Music. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of artistic activity as a performing pianist and clear potential for effective teaching at the university level.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree in Piano
- Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education
- Representative record of professional performance experience
- Strong record of artistic activity as a performing pianist
- Clear potential for effective teaching at the university level
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.
Responsibilities
- Teaching applied piano to undergraduate and graduate students in various degree programs.
- Teaching courses such as piano literature.
- Coaching chamber music.
- Contributing to the artistic and academic life of the School of Music.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
- Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
