Piano/Piano Pedagogy 2014-15

Searches for academic positions in Piano and Piano Pedagogy in 2014-2015. This page is for jobs that begin in Fall 2015, unless otherwise specified.

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 * Piano/Piano Pedagogy 2013-2014 (last year)
 * Piano 2012-2013 (two years ago)

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Allegheny College - Assistant Professor of Music (Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014)

 * Full-time, tenure-track position beginning August, 2015. The position requires a strong performing artist or collaborative pianist to teach applied lessons in classical piano and to serve as coordinator of the keyboard area within a liberal-arts curriculum. Other teaching responsibilities will include Departmental courses in music theory; expertise or interest in world music is also desirable. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars in areas of professional or personal interest. The overall teaching load is between 5.5 and 6 courses annually, depending on Senior Project advising. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, provide evidence of ongoing scholarship and professional development, and contribute through service to the learning community. A completed doctoral degree in music is required for tenure; candidates who are ABD will be considered. Allegheny College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Rank: Asst. Professor. Start Date: August 2015. Application deadline: Until filled. Please send a letter of application as well as a full CV including references before November 1, 2014 to Dr. Lowell Hepler, Allegheny College, 520 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335, or email to  [mailto:musicsearch@allegheny.edu musicsearch@allegheny.edu]. Requests for supporting materials may follow. Please do not send audio or video at this time. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to developing a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
 * recordings asked (Nov. 20) x3

California State University, East Bay

 * DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will assume a leadership role in curricular development and offerings in keyboard throughout the curriculum, including teaching applied piano at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will also assume a leadership role in the musicianship coursework (music theory, aural skills, etc.) in the curriculum and work closely with applied music faculty in order to build and strengthen the overall standards of musicianship and performance of the Department. Additional coursework may include collaborative piano, chamber music and music theory. Other coursework assigned as necessary. The successful candidate will contribute to department recruiting activities and efforts. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at Hayward, Concord and Online campuses.


 * RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.


 * DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Anticipated appointment beginning Fall Quarter, 2015.


 * QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Masters in Music degree at time of effective date of appointment required. Earned Doctorate in Music at time of effective date of appointment preferred. Preparation in one or more of the following areas is required as evidenced by terminal degree and record of scholarly achievement: applied piano, collaborative piano, music theory, or music composition. Candidates with successful teaching experience at the university level are preferred.Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

Gordon College - Assistant Professor of Music (Deadline: December 15, 2014)

 * They are looking for either a pianist or composer/theorist
 * Previous pianist was denied tenure.  Reasons unknown.

Grand Valley State University

 * Review of application begins on November 1, 2014.
 * GVSU has two piano faculty on their website.  Is this a replacement for one of them (if so, which?) or an additional position?
 * It's a replacement.
 * Thank you for the information.  Do you know which professor is leaving?
 * Yes, who's leaving?
 * Giuseppe Lupis is leaving.
 * Nov. 13: Recordings requested. x3

Ithaca College    2 Piano positions  begins August 16, 2015

 * Tenure eligible position for a teacher/performer of piano
 * non tenure-eligible position in group piano and secondary piano
 * A heads up to applicants for this position: the tenure-eligible position is open because someone was denied tenure last year.  Make of that what you will.
 * Initial contact made; asked to submit recordings. x4
 * Rejection email
 * Any news? Is this a faux search?
 * Although there is an internal, she has only been there since September, so I wouldn't assume that it's a lock.
 * who's the internal?

===Longy School of Music at Bard College - Artist Teacher of Piano (Screening begins immediately [posted in MVL 8/22/14] - APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED) ===
 * Candidates should have the interest and demonstrated ability to recruit and develop an active studio in the school's Conservatory. Enthusiastically recruit high level undergraduate- and graduate-level pianists to Longy. Provide weekly, hour-long private lessons to undergraduate- and graduate-level pre-professional musicians. Attend and provide professional feedback on undergraduate and graduate student admission auditions, student juries, dress rehearsals, and recitals. Guide students in selecting appropriate professional repertoire for technical development, promotional juries, undergraduate- and graduate-level final recitals, and professional job auditions. Provide recommendations and support to students seeking to pursue graduate or doctoral study. Counsel students on performance and teaching job opportunities and summer programs post-graduation. Creatively incorporate elements of the Longy mission, "to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world", into private lesson delivery. Participate in large school events including new student orientation, commencement, full faculty meetings, and Piano departmental meetings. Enthusiastically take steps to raise the profile of the Longy conservatory and its Piano department. Evaluate and grade the performance of your private lesson students, according to the grading standards of the Longy Conservatory. Provide ongoing assessment of student progress and development and take steps to accommodate the needs of students with individual learning styles. Provide curricular recommendations to conservatory advisors about failing students. Communicate with Longy advisors about students who are struggling emotionally. Qualified candidates will possess an outstanding record as performers and teachers, with a strong national or international reputation. An advanced degree (MM) in piano or demonstrated equivalent is required. Candidates with a minimum of three years of teaching in higher education are preferred. Date of appointment: 2015-2016 academic year. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of five references by hard copy or email to Brian Moll, Chair, Department of Keyboard and Vocal Studies, Longy School of Music of Bard College, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (  [mailto:brian.moll@longy.edu brian.moll@longy.edu]) Please DO NOT send any additional materials at this time. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
 * I can confirm that applications are no longer being accepted.
 * This is probably a faux search. They already know whom they want.
 * Oct 30: Rejection email

Northern Kentucky University - Assistant Professor of Piano (Deadline: November 18th)

 * Dec.16  Request for recordings x6
 * 6?
 * Probably more like 10-15. From a pool of ~100 applications (just guessing), they might request recordings from 12, do 6-8 phone interviews, and then invite 2-3 to campus.

===San Diego State University- Assistant Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy (Deadline: Oct. 1, 2014) ===
 * Tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level for a Fall 2015 appointment. The position requires providing vision, teaching, and leadership for all aspects of the group piano program and piano curriculum, in addition to training the keyboard majors in the necessary skills required in both studio and group piano lessons. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate class piano courses to non-piano music majors, studio piano instruction of undergraduate and graduate piano majors, piano pedagogy courses, keyboard literature, and other teaching duties that match the candidate's qualifications, background, and interests. The position is expected to provide leadership for the group piano area, including assessment and curricular development and coordination and training of graduate assistants to teach group piano, in addition to the training of undergraduate and graduate piano majors in the art of teaching piano at all levels from be-ginning to advanced. The candidate will be expected to promote collaborative relationships across the School of Music and Dance, maintain active connections with community piano instructors and community college instructors, and participate in the recruitment/retention of outstanding students to the music program. Active and sustained involvement in professional growth beyond the university is required to obtain tenure and promotion, as is participation in faculty committees and governance. Appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualifications: Earned doctorate in piano performance and/or piano pedagogy (or equivalent) is required. The successful candidate will possess teaching and performing abilities at the highest artistic level, a successful track record of studio and group piano instruction at the university level, a comprehensive knowledge of current piano pedagogy, and experience using technology in class piano instruction. Ability to implement assessment procedures to monitor student success and determine program effectiveness is required. Experience developing curriculum for music majors with varying backgrounds and professional goals is desired. The candidate must have a track record of professional engagement in the area of piano pedagogy and possess superior administrative and organizational skills. The candidate will have an ongoing commitment to advancing the profession as reflected in an active research agenda in keyboard pedagogy and performance in the field. Additional evidence of expertise in collaborative piano, early keyboard music or twentieth century performance practice and/or music technology is welcome. Evidence of commitment to university, public school, and community collaborations is required. Rank: Asst. Professor. Start Date: 08/17/2015. Screening for the position will begin on October 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Evidence of the earned doctorate should be in-hand at the start of the appointment. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at:  http://www.apply.interfolio.com/25673. Please submit the following required application materials: Cover letter; Curriculum vita; Three current letters of reference that outline the candidate's fit for this position; Reference list of five individuals familiar with the candidate's current professional background and experience; URLs to online video clips (YouTube or Vimeo) of 20-30 minutes of material that (1) demonstrate the candidate's teaching skills and techniques and (2) a live solo piano performance of 3 contrasting selections from different style periods reflecting the candidate's repertoire strengths and interests. Candidates may also submit up to two additional URLs to online digital recordings of unedited (non-commercial) live performances demonstrating their performance skills. http://www.apply.interfolio.com/25673. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
 * Anything happening with this?
 * I heard it is going to the insider--faux search.
 * That would explain why they rushed the process, giving some candidates very little time to prepare and the insider (Toni James) the most time to get ready. They knew from the start it would go to her.

Shenandoah University - Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano (Deadline: November 21, 2014)

 * Is there anything going on with this?

University of Alabama - Assistant Professor of Piano (Deadline: Dec. 1, 2014)

 * This is a second attempt after a failed search a few years.  Prior search was for tenured faculty member.

University of Colorado-Boulder: Assistant Professor/ Artist-Teacher of Piano

 * http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/87974
 * S <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18.1200008392334px;">creening of applications will begin on  October 15, 2014<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18.1200008392334px;"> and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted through JobsatCU and will include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation, and a document listing links to media recordings which must include professionally recorded CD-quality audio, as well as samples of live, unedited performances. Prepare your list of links/URLs as a Word document and upload as “Other” document under Required Documents—do not upload media files to JobsatCU.
 * Over 200 applications
 * Is anything going on with this search?
 * 3 finalists contacted.....I guess the search at Ithaca college and this are related. wink wink
 * You mean they are the SAME  3 finalists in both places?

University of Minnesota at Morris  .

 * Full time tenure track position beginning on Aug 17, 2015.

University of Denver - Lecturer in Piano (Deadline: October 1st, 2014)

 * Nov. 7: Skype interview requested
 * Are they advertising again???
 * Where are they advertising again?

Univeristy of Miami Frost School of Music (Deadline: Jan.31, 2015)

 * Didn't they just have a search last year? Did Evelyne Brancart not take the gig?
 * where is the job posting? any link? Thanks!
 * It's on CMS, and Brancart decided after less than one semester to go back to IU (LMAO).
 * How embarrasing. Conflict within the piano department? They just can't get it together.
 * This is typical of UM - this should be a university with great pianists/violinists on the faculty and look what direction they have chosen.
 * She's done this before with other schools, but who knows if anything happened beyond history repeating itself.

University of Northern Colorado - Assistant Professor of Piano (Deadline: Nov.15)

 * Recordings requested.  x3

Univeristy of South Florida - Assistant Professor of Piano (Deadline: December 1st, 2014)

 * Is this a faux search?
 * Absolutely.
 * How so?
 * 2 internals.

University of Tennessee - Director of Class Piano/Lecturer in Piano Pedagogy (Deadline: Oct. 10, 2014)

 * 1.5 year appointment, beginning January 2015.
 * <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'TrebuchetMS',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">Salary and fringe benefits are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Job duties include direct and supervise the class piano program. Teach courses in class piano and piano pedagogy. Supervise graduate students assigned to the class piano program. Doctorate in Piano Pedagogy/Performance preferred. Demonstrated success in teaching class piano and/or directing a class piano program at the collegiate level. Candidate must have a record of research pertinent to piano pedagogy/group piano. Start Date: Spring 2015. Send letter of application (no email applications), at least three current (within the last 12 months) letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, and a recent CD and/or DVD recording of representative repertoire (indicating dates of performance) to: Secretary, Class Piano Search Committee, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Room 117B, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-2600. Deadline: October 10, 2014, or until position is filled. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
 * <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'TrebuchetMS',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">On-campus interview completed; waiting on a decision
 * <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'TrebuchetMS',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">Decision has been made. Anyone knows who that is?

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (Deadline: Nov. 3, 2014)

 * This is a tenure-track position, for class-piano teacher, curriculum designer, collaborative pianist. FYI: matches the biography of a current Lecturer on faculty here.
 * Any updates on this search?

Viterbo University  - Assistant Professor-Piano (Deadline: Nov. 3, or until filled)

 * This is third time I see this advertisement within the past 12 month. What is going on with this position?
 * First time was a failed search (uninterested in their candidates, or perhaps to get away with a cut in salary), second time hired someone for a trial run, this year, they're back trying for tenure track.
 * If internal candidate has made friends on the faculty, done a decent job of teaching, and not brought shame on the institution, this will be a short search.
 * Their top candidate declined their offer and the other finalist wasn't the right fit (too old--so I was told), so they failed the search, hired a one-year, and are now re-searching the position.  It happens.

West Virginia University  -- Assistant Professor of Music-Piano

 * Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor
 * <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'SourceSansPro',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;">The primary teaching assignment is applied piano at the undergraduate through doctoral levels, along with other piano-related courses according to the needs of the School of Music and the abilities and interests of the candidate.
 * <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'SourceSansPro',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;">Anyone knows if there is an inside story to this one? Is it a real search?
 * Professor Christine Kefferstan recently died; perhaps this is what her position had been.


 * <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'SourceSansPro',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;">Any reason to doubt it's a real search?
 * It seems real enough; there isn't an internal candidate and the position description matches the duties of a faculty member who appears to be of retirement age.
 * I can confirm, from a non-piano WVU faculty member, this search is due a sudden death. Seems very legitimate, though one wonders how they are filling her void, might there be an internal candidate not listed online?
 * Anyone knows if there has been any updates on this?
 * The deadline was the 10th, so there will probably be some news before winter break.

Schools with Failed or Canceled Searches
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