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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Pedagogy

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Pedagogy

Posting Number:

req18996Department:

School of MusicDepartment Website Link:

https://music.arizona.edu/Location:

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:The University of Arizona School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position in Piano Pedagogy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2024.

The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate curriculum in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance, pursue scholarship and creative work within the context of an R1 university music program, and contribute to service within the university and the field at large.

The School of Music is one of the nation’s top comprehensive music programs and home to innovative faculty members who are leaders in the fields of performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology. We provide rigorous training to over 300 undergraduate and 150 master’s and doctoral music majors. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Please visit our website for more information about the school and its programs:

https://music.arizona.edu/ .Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please visit

talent.arizona.edu .Duties & Responsibilities:Provide inclusive vision for piano pedagogy in the School of MusicEducate undergraduate and graduate-level students in piano pedagogyDevelop curriculum for a MM and DMA Minor in piano pedagogy including new graduate-level seminars in piano pedagogyLead community outreach initiatives that foster inclusive public engagementOversee the group piano curriculum and supervise graduate teaching assistantsPursue an innovative research agenda in piano pedagogy leading to visibility at the national and international levelServe on recital and graduate committeesServe on School/College/University committeesRecruit and mentor students who represent a diverse demographicAdvise UA MTNA Collegiate ChapterEngage with professional service organizationsLead and collaborate effectively with colleagues on events including community outreach and engagement, recruiting, hosting of festivals, and auditionsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:D.M.A or Ph.D. in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, or related field (must be completed by the first day of the contract)Demonstrated success in teaching at the college-level incorporating responsiveness to different needs and strengths of studentsEvidence of promising record of research in piano pedagogyPreferred Qualifications:Earned doctorate specifically in the field of Piano PedagogyExperience recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students who represent a diverse demographicExperience in curriculum development, using new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance learningExperience in overseeing graduate teaching assistants, establishing an inclusive, productive environmentActive research agenda with viability of national and international visibilityRank:

Assistant ProfessorFLSA:

ExemptFull Time/Part Time:

Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:

40Job FTE:

1Work Calendar:

AcademicJob Category:

FacultyBenefits Eligible:

Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay:

DOECompensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies:

1Target Hire Date:

4/8/2024Open Date:

3/6/2024Open Until Filled:

YesDocuments Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Please submit these required materials electronically with your application:1. A letter of application identifying how your experiences, expertise, and vision meet the qualifications for the position, and how they are relevant to the mission and values of the University of Arizona (1-2 pages)2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)3. A statement on your teaching philosophy describing your goals as an educator and pedagogue with examples of effectiveness with students of different backgrounds prior knowledge, and experience (1-2 pages)4. PDF with links to 2-3 Teaching Samples such as recordings of group piano, classroom teaching, or lectures; as well as course syllabi or other materials including examples of classroom work samples5. PDF with links to 2-3 Research/Creative Work samples such as articles, audio/video recordings, or other materials6. At a later date, three (3) reference letters will be requested of candidates who are selected for an on-campus interview.*Additional materials may be requested at a later time in the search process.Diversity Statement:At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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