Assistant Professor, Piano | Wright State University - Military Veterans

Affirmative Action No.:: 25Y064 First Consideration Date:: 01/20/2025 Department:: School of Fine and Performing Arts Position FTE:: 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable Job Purposes:: The School of Fine and Performing Arts, Field of Music, is seeking a dynamic professional to join our collaborative faculty, staff, and student community. Our vibrant conservatory training program is designed for students focused on honing their artistry for the music profession. We are seeking a colleague who can teach courses in Applied Piano, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Literature, and Keyboard Musicianship. They will also serve as coordinator of the Collaborative Piano staff. They are expected to recruit and retain a robust studio of piano majors (Performance and Music Education Majors). Join us in cultivating the next generation of talented professionals in a supportive and innovative environment, where creativity and professionalism flourish. Required Qualifications:: A terminal degree in music or related field anticipated by the start date. Preferred Qualifications:: Successful teaching experience at the College/University level. Professional experience as a performing Pianist. Demonstrated success in recruiting piano majors and minors. A record of creative work that supports the curricular goals of mentoring students in successful performance and/or pedagogical careers, and the ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction. A strong background in student-centered approaches to teaching including experience in and/or commitment to working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, and/or first-generation, BIPOC , queer-identifying and/or disabled university/college students. Essential Functions and percent of time:: 60% Teaching 25% scholarship 15% Service to the department, college, and university Working Conditions:: To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.