Piano 2018-19

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Bilkent University, Ankara Turkey: Faculty position in piano for Department of Music(Deadline: 14 December 2018, posted 14 October 2018
Bilkent University Department of Music in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts invites applications for an open rank faculty position in piano effective September 2019. The position will be filled, depending upon qualifications, at a rank commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be expected to primarily teach applied piano lessons to piano majors in the college and pre-college divisions.

Responsibilities include: Teach a studio of solo piano students of all levels (age 6 to Bachelor’s degree) Supervise student recitals Teach chamber music courses Recruit and retain talented piano students Administrative duties and service on committees as assigned. Education Requirement: Master’s degree required. Doctorate degree or equivalent experience and training preferred.

Required Qualifications: Must be able to interact with a diverse student and parent population and is dedicated to high quality training of young pianists. Must have substantial experience working with small children. The selected candidate will have had demonstrated success in teaching piano students of pre-collegiate students at all levels in individual and group settings.

Bilkent University, located in suburban Ankara, is a non-profit foundation university supported by its own endowment. It is home to a vibrant international community. Its faculty members come from 40 different countries, and the language of instruction across the university is English. The university offers a generous benefits package including on-campus housing, health insurance, and subsidized private school for faculty members’ dependents in the K-12 levels leading to an IB degree.

Applicants must upload a (i) cover letter, (ii) CV, and (iii) teaching statement. In addition candidates are required to provide contact details for at least three referees (candidates may also arrange for their reference letters to be sent directly to mssf@bilkent.edu.tr). The application deadline is December 14th, Friday 2018. Online application: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/MUS2018

Applicants had better say nice things about Erdogan. Or else.

Colorado Christian University: Coordinator of Keyboard Studies/Professor of Piano (Deadline: Open until filled, posted 08 August 2018)

 * The School of Music at Colorado Christian University is currently seeking applicants for the position of Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies. Along with performance excellence and proven strong traditional pedagogical technique, the successful candidate should be technologically savvy, have knowledge and experience in contemporary keyboard use and the use of the keyboard in evangelical worship, the ability to teach collaborative piano, chord comping and improvisation, and coach chamber music ensembles as needs arise. Faculty rank will be determined based upon experience and education.
 * Faculty members of Colorado Christian University (CCU) teach assigned courses for which they are highly qualified within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS). Each faculty member uses effective instruction techniques as a subject matter expert, but their primary responsibility is to integrate field-specific pedagogies with the Holy Bible and their personal experience with Jesus Christ. They are also expected to integrate and teach CCU’s spiritual, academic, and cultural Strategic Priorities.
 * Other duties are to support the mission and vision of CCU. This may include actively participating in committee/task force/team meetings, writing curriculum, reporting on assessments/outcomes, advancing scholarship, engaging with the community, supporting colleagues, or doing other work assigned by the dean. Faculty members are expected to keep regular office hours to engage with students and assist them with their academics or other activities that support the University’s holistic approach.
 * This position begins July 1, 2019.
 * Duties and Responsibilities
 * Teach piano lessons and beginning class piano, including creation of syllabi, grading rubrics, and communicating requirements/deadlines to all piano students.
 * Supervise part-time piano instructors, including hiring, orientation, assignment of students to teachers, scheduling of piano lessons, and dealing with teacher/student relationships.
 * Oversee the maintenance of the pianos and keyboards in the music building, including communication with the tuner/technician as well as planning the tuning and maintenance schedule each year.
 * Recruit piano students, working with Admissions to contact new students and hear piano auditions of prospective students.
 * Monitor the performance expectations of piano majors, including supervising sectional recitals for pianists, and overseeing the required half and full recitals.
 * Oversee and administer the Piano Proficiency Test, which is given to all music majors and minors.
 * Liaison with the local and state piano teaching community (local music teacher associations, CSMTA, etc.)
 * Assist the Dean, the Instrumental Coordinator, and the Vocal Coordinator in hiring and supervising accompanists for the choirs, voice students, and instrumental students.
 * Serve on University and School of Music committees as needed.
 * Perform and accompany at University events as needed
 * Write the assessment reports on Piano Proficiency
 * Teach Piano Pedagogy and Piano Literature when needed
 * Additional teaching responsibilities as needed.


 * Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 * A terminal degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is preferred; master’s degree is required (doctoral level preferred). Each faculty member must be considered highly qualified as outlined by the University’s accreditation and academic standards.
 * Three or more years of successful teaching experience in a college or university is preferred, with a proven track record of student learning and engagement through previous classroom evaluations by students, faculty, and administration.
 * Superior oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
 * Passionate about Christ-centered higher education and dedicated to the integration of faith and learning in their field. Deeply committed to student success.
 * Proficient in appropriate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to use appropriate software/technology (Blackboard) in the learning environment.
 * Committed to learning new ideas for classroom presentations and dynamic class interactions to engage student learning in a meaningful way consistent with the University’s mission.


 * Nature of Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents required. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
 * Spiritual Requirements:
 * Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
 * Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
 * Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
 * Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Objectives promulgated by the University.


 * Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.


 * rejection letter 8/24

===Pennsylvania State University: Assistant Professor (Artist/Teacher of Piano) (Open Until Filled, posted September 18)=========

Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Teach studio piano to undergraduate and graduate piano majors; teach undergraduate and graduate piano literature courses; supervise student recitals and monographs; perform as a soloist and chamber musician with colleagues; and participate in the academic life of the School of Music. It is expected that the successful candidate will maintain an active and highly visible regional, national, and international performance and outreach (i.e. master-class/workshop/adjudication) schedule that will recruit excellent pianists to the school. Requirements: Doctorate in Music is required; Professional performance experience in solo and collaborative endeavors, and two years of successful college-level teaching experience preferred. Start Date: Fall semester, August 2019. Upload letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three letters of reference and a list of links to recordings of 30 minutes of solo repertoire plus optional chamber or concerto recordings. Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should be prepared to submit when requested, additional materials documenting teaching effectiveness, which may include teaching videos. Questions may be directed to Lea Ann Bloom, Assistant to the Director, [mailto:lab6@psu.edu lab6@psu.edu]

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/83032

University of Maryland Baltimore County: Assistant Professor of Music - Piano Performance (Deadline: 01 November, 2018, posted 19 August, 2018)
===University of Texas at San Antonio: Assistant Professor of Music - Piano Pedagogy (Open Until Filled, posted, September 20)======
 * The Department of Music at UMBC seeks an Assistant Professor (full-time, tenure track) in Piano Performance, to begin August 23, 2019. As an active performer, this individual will be responsible for teaching and successfully recruiting piano performance majors, with additional teaching, advising, and service responsibilities assigned based on candidate expertise and departmental needs.
 * The successful applicant will be an active performer who is experienced in classical and contemporary art music, but who may have expertise in musics of other cultural traditions that reflect the candidate’s areas of interest and abilities. Demonstrated excellence in teaching piano is required. This individual will be a skilled soloist and chamber musician, and will perform with the faculty contemporary ensemble Ruckus as well as in other faculty chamber music performances. A secondary research area is not required, but may include composition, conducting, or music history or theory. Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion by way of teaching, performing, publishing, or volunteer experiences are urged to submit an application.
 * Salary competitive. Doctorate preferred, or M.M. with equivalent performance experience required; successful teaching of undergraduate level students or equivalent graduate training is desired. Applicant should send a current CV; a cover letter detailing qualifications and addressing the candidate’s academic, professional, and teaching preparedness; and current contact information for three references. Additionally, all candidates must submit a separate statement addressing their capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds.  Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
 * For best consideration, please submit all application materials by November 1, 2018 via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/51596 ).  Applications will be accepted until filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Cella, Search Committee Chair, at cella@umbc.edu.
 * Located in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington corridor, the Department of Music is NASM accredited and constituted of a growing diverse and supportive community enrolling 160 undergraduate majors. Housed in the University’s striking new Performing Arts and Humanities Building (2014), the music wing includes a 350-seat performance space with superior acoustics, new 9-foot Steinway grand pianos, and fully equipped recording and keyboard labs.  All tenure-track faculty maintain robust careers in performance, conducting, or composing on the regional, national, and international level, with many having a research focus in contemporary art-music. Some additional areas of interest within the department include teaching artistry, social change through music, culturally-responsive pedagogy, music technology, entrepreneurship, music theory, early music, gospel music, jazz, and music from a diverse array of other cultural traditions. In addition to its undergraduate degrees, the Department offers a post-baccalaureate Certificate in American Contemporary Music.  See music.umbc.edu for more details.
 * ===UMBC, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity.  We encourage applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.===

The Department of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Music (Tenure-Track) position in the area of Piano Pedagogy to be effective Fall 2019. Primary responsibilities involve oversight of the Master of Music in Pedagogy and Performance degree, teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate pedagogy curriculum, and coordinating the group piano program for the department. Additional duties may include applied lessons and other keyboard-related courses commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and background.