Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano
- Employer
- University of Mississippi
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Music
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY
Position: The Department of Music at The University of Mississippi (music.olemiss.edu) invites applications for Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Music to begin in August 2022. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities: Oversee the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano degree program, including supervision and instruction of graduate assistants in collaborative piano; teach courses in areas of expertise (collaborative piano – instrumental/chamber, applied lessons, piano pedagogy, secondary keyboard instruments, piano literature); design new courses specific to the degree, as needed; manage pianist assignments for studio lessons; coach chamber ensembles; collaborate with faculty, students, and guest artists for recitals and juries; maintain a strong performing profile outside of the university; and actively recruit graduate students. Additional duties include departmental and university service, as well as service to the discipline in the form of active membership in professional organizations.
The University of Mississippi Department of Music’s mission is to prepare students for professional careers by offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education, performance and choral conducting; master’s degrees in musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory; and a PhD in Music Education. Students entering our programs become part of a vibrant community led by a distinguished and enthusiastic faculty, with 25 full-time and 12 adjunct members dedicated to teaching, research and performance. Thus, our students (more than 150 majors) receive the rigorous individual attention necessary to develop their full potential in the superb classroom facilities of our newly-renovated music building. As a Department within the College of Liberal Arts, we are also committed to offering stimulating courses and performance opportunities for non-majors.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or Doctorate in piano or collaborative piano required. Significant professional activity, as well as university teaching experience, required. The successful candidate will be an outstanding performer of collaborative repertoire for both instrumentalists and vocalists, but with a greater emphasis on instrumental repertoire. The successful candidate will also be able to recruit talented graduate students for the Collaborative Piano degree program.
Application Procedures
Application: Upload: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae that includes three references with contact information; (3) a comprehensive repertoire list (collaborative instrumental or vocal repertoire, and/or chamber repertoire, according to area of expertise), including sample recital programs; (4) a document containing (a) links to videos of performances/recitals that illustrate current collaborative activity and (b) links to professional recordings, if applicable. Note: all documents must be electronically submitted to careers.olemiss.edu, providing active links to Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox, or other comparable platforms. No CDs/DVDs.
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin January 10, 2022. Only complete applications will be considered.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is Mississippi’s flagship university. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school; nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy; and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Acclaimed as one of the nation’s most beautiful, Ole Miss's main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely recognized as one of the nation's best college towns.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any
employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all
applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action
and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, or genetic information. We recognize the importance of a
diverse faculty and a supportive educational and professional
environment that affirms the value of cultural diversity. We
strongly encourage applications from candidates who are
traditionally underrepresented in academia and from all candidates
who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic
community.
https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity/
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi
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