Assistant Professor Of Music (Piano)

Job Description

The School of Music at Campbellsville University invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Music (piano) position. This nine-month tenure-track faculty appointment is scheduled to begin in August 2024.

The successful candidate will teach courses in the piano area, based upon the candidate's qualifications, which may include applied piano (both undergraduate and graduate), class piano, piano literature, and piano ensemble. The person in this position will also serve as a collaborative pianist for student, guest, and faculty recitals. Additional teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's expertise, experience, and the needs of the School of Music. Special consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience (or qualifications to teach) in a secondary area, such as Jazz, Music Theory, Musicology, or Worship.

The person in this position is expected to collaborate across the School of Music; to establish and maintain a high level of professional visibility at the regional and national levels through performances, recordings, presentations, scholarships, and other research/creative activity; to cultivate professional connections with students and instructors throughout the region; and to participate in the recruitment and retention of outstanding piano students. Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Piano Performance; however, ABD candidates will be considered for this position. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ongoing history of active performance at the highest level of musicianship, as well as previous success in recruiting and building a piano studio. At least two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level is expected.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including a page or PDF file that links to recent video recordings of performances, a list of at least three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Please note that additional materials may be requested. Initial screening of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Faculty are responsible for developing lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to successfully deliver course content in their academic unit.

• Faculty will teach coursework in various specialties.

• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.

• Participate in events and initiatives aimed at meeting departmental and divisional recruitment and retention goals.

• Accept assignments on committees, sponsor student activities, and actively participate in University life.

• Support the institution's Christian mission, including attendance a chapel services, scheduled or called meetings, commencement programs, and Faculty Forum meetings.

• Provides a Christian role model for students.

• Maintains a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and shares it with students and scholars.

• Promotes the discipline on and off campus and attracts students to the field.

• Maintains contact with alumni and the community.

• Participates in academic unit meetings and cooperates with other members of the Faculty.

• Identifies with professional organizations and professionals of the discipline at all educational levels.

• Assists in recruiting new Faculty members within the academic unit.

• Assists the Dean in the preparation of class schedules and material for the University Bulletin Catalog.

• Knows the Library holdings and deficiencies and plans improvements based on budget allocations.

• Assists in developing syllabi for courses in the discipline.

• Assists in the preparation of requests for foundation grants.

• Assists students by continually monitoring and evaluating students' progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs.

• Demonstrates excellence in teaching.

• Serves as an academic advisor.