Assistant/Associate Professor and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano Program, Tenure-Track

Baylor University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Collaborative Piano Program to begin August, 2026. Details for this position can be found at https://apply.interfolio.com/173044.

Position Description:

The Baylor School of Music is seeking an experienced artist teacher to lead its Collaborative Piano Program. The successful candidate will teach, develop, and coordinate all aspects of the Collaborative Piano Program, and will contribute meaningfully within the collaborative piano field, both nationally and internationally. This full-time, tenure-track appointment will begin August 2026.

About the Keyboard Division and Collaborative Piano Program:

For more than three quarters of a century, Baylor University has been a center of advanced study for pianists and organists. With seven full-time, resident faculty members, the Baylor keyboard division boasts a strong tradition of successful alumni with an impressive record of professional accomplishments. Additionally, three collaborative pianist faculty serve the vocal division while two collaborative pianist faculty serve the instrumental division. Between 40 and 45 undergraduate students are currently pursuing degrees in keyboard performance, pedagogy, music education, or church music, and 10-15 graduate students are working to earn degrees in performance, collaborative piano, or piano performance and pedagogy.

About the Baylor School of Music:

At the Baylor School of Music, faith and artistry meet purpose. Our faculty guide exceptional students through a rigorous, musically rich education, where every performance, composition, and collaboration reflects excellence and depth. From captivating performers to musical scholars to contemporary innovators, Baylor shapes versatile artists and educators who thrive creatively and professionally.

What sets Baylor apart?

• A vibrant community of 300 students from all 50 states and around the globe.
• Award-winning ensembles that have performed at every major national conference in the United States, and many of the world’s most prestigious venues.
• Our Emmy-nominated television concert event, A Baylor Christmas, reaches 150,000 households during the holidays.
• Over 300 live performances annually, giving students real-world experiences that prepare them for professional careers.
• Global opportunities through study abroad and mission trips—from Kenya to Japan to Brazil.
• Winners of Semper Pro Musica, our signature student competition, perform at Carnegie Hall.

Joining Baylor means becoming part of a legacy that combines rigorous artistry with a deep sense of purpose. Here, students and faculty together prepare a new generation of musicians and scholars to lead, serve, and inspire. To learn more about the Baylor University School of Music, visit here.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with ensemble directors and applied faculty, manage the collaborative assignments for faculty and student accompanists (undergraduate, graduate and teaching associates)
• Support and mentor collaborative piano faculty as needed
• Teach applied students in collaborative piano at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Teach allied subjects such as Vocal and Instrumental Accompanying
• Maintain an active performance profile on and off campus
• Initiate and direct collaborative piano recruiting efforts and auditions
• Restructure the Collaborative Piano Program to more efficiently and effectively serve the needs of faculty, students, and ensembles
• Participate in School of Music and University service as appropriate
• Engage in significant professional and creative activities and/or research within the discipline, and contribute to the rich musical and intellectual life and mission of Baylor University and the School of Music

Rank and Salary:

Full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and salary competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

Master of Music degree required; Doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. Must have experience as a collaborative piano instructor at the collegiate level; demonstrated experience coaching pianists, instrumentalists, and singers; demonstrated potential for rigorous but responsive curricular development; demonstrated organizational ability and communication skills; demonstrated ability to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities. Preferred candidates will demonstrate connection to and participation in national and international organizations, as well as interest in practical research and advancing the field. All School of Music faculty are expected to demonstrate commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for our students.

Application Instructions:

Applicants shall submit the following materials: Signed letter of application/cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (include student achievements), Unofficial transcript of highest academic degree earned, Link to a 30-minute video of collaborative piano teaching, ideally with a college-aged student, including language and repertoire work, Links to recent performance videos featuring a variety of repertoire and totaling about 20 minutes in length, Repertoire list (solo and collaborative), Complete contact information (address, phone, and email) for three professional references, All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Active review of applications will begin on October 17, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after December 31, 2025, can be considered. Preference may be given to those who apply by October 17th. Following initial review, applicants who advance in the search process may be asked to send additional materials. Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Jens Korndoerfer, Associate Professor of Organ/ Joyce O. Bowden Professor of Music, Chair of the Collaborative Piano Search Committee, jens_korndoerfer@baylor.edu.