Assistant, Associate or Professor of Practice, Piano (Position #05996)
The Division of Music in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a professional and teaching faculty member at the open rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Practice in Piano beginning August 2025. The successful applicant will have demonstrated a high level of performance artistry, activity as a performer, pedagogue and/or scholar, and interest in contemporary repertoire.
This is a Professional and Teaching faculty position. While it is not eligible for tenure, it has a
three-tier promotion path and opportunity for long-term (five-year) contracts which may, at the
top rank (Professor of Practice or Senior Lecturer II), be renewed annually contingent on job
performance. Professional and Teaching faculty’s primary responsibility is teaching, and in accordance with SMU and Meadows workload policy, creative activity or significant service may be considered in lieu of coursework. Qualifications will determine rank and compensation.
Responsibilities:
1. Teach applied lessons to piano majors and secondary students
2. Teach related undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include piano literature, instrumental accompanying, or other music courses in accordance with individual areas of expertise and departmental needs.
3. Recruit piano majors.
4. Coaching and collaborating chamber music.
5. Serve on University and Division committees as needed, as well as participate in curriculum development and assessment where appropriate.
6. Participate in the cultural and intellectual life of the Division, School, and University.
7. Perform other duties as assigned. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree (DMA or PhD) in piano. Demonstrable record of accomplishment and recognition as a pianist. Ability to recruit and teach a diverse student body of music majors. Knowledge of standard repertoire, as well as emerging works. Professional and collegial collaboration with peers is an important qualification for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: Proven record of successful teaching in a School or Conservatory of Music within a university setting. Demonstrated commitment to and/or success in working with diverse populations on campus and in the community. Evidence of communication, organizational, and management skills as demonstrated through successful cross-disciplinary and outreach initiatives.
Application: Upload the following to: https://apply.interfolio.com/150678
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Links to recent video examples of live solo and chamber performances
4. Contact information for three references
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 11, 2024. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Division of Music in the Meadows School of the Arts is a professional, comprehensive educational institution devoted to the advancement of music performance and scholarship, to the preparation of the next generation of music professionals, and to service in the artistic life of our community, our nation, and the world. The Division is host of the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition. Visit us at https://www.smu.edu/Music.
