Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a nine‑month tenure‑track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano, starting August 2026. This is an opportunity to join a faculty of teaching artists and scholars who are dedicated to student‑centered learning and to growth in new and current programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and recruiting, engagement in significant creative/scholarly activities, and an ability to work effectively with faculty colleagues across all degree areas.

• Teaching applied piano lessons to undergraduate majors and minors, including weekly master classes.
• Teaching undergraduate courses in piano pedagogy and literature, and chamber music.
• Coordinating the piano area.
• Maintaining active engagement with regional piano teachers, schools, and professional organizations to support recruitment and program visibility.
• Other departmental needs as assigned by the chair.
• Student mentoring, committee work, and contributing to an inclusive and equitable community in the department, college, and university.
• Teaching courses in a secondary area (e.g., Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation).

• Doctorate in Music (DMA or PhD) with an emphasis in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy at time of application.
• Experience and expertise in teaching applied piano at the college/university level.
• Evidence of ongoing performance activity.
• Successful record of student recruitment and studio development.

• Demonstrated excellence in both solo and chamber performance.
• Evidence of success as an applied instructor at the collegiate level within a liberal arts curriculum.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Experience in teaching in a secondary area (Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, etc.).
• Evidence of strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application that includes a 1‑to‑2‑page statement addressing the qualifications cited above and addressed to the Search Committee.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Portfolio/Work Sample:
  Links to 3 separate videos of recent live performances.
• Teaching Evaluation 1:
  Links to 1‑2 teaching videos in private and/or master class setting.
• Additional materials (if needed) may be uploaded under the Other category.
• A minimum of three references is required for all applications in the references section of the application.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the posting closing date (March 25, 2026). Please submit your application through the online system and attach the required materials as Adobe PDF documents (one PDF per document type).

Department of Music Administrative Associate:
Sydney Stone, stones

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