"Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano"

Job Details

Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano
College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School: Music - 32111
Vacancy Number: 16F-776
Position Number: 688
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a nine-month tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Piano, starting August 2026.
This is an opportunity to join a faculty of teaching artists and scholars who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to growth in new and current programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and recruiting, engagement in significant creative/scholarly activities, and an ability to work effectively with faculty colleagues across all degree areas.
Responsibilities include teaching applied piano lessons to undergraduate majors and minors, including weekly master classes; teaching undergraduate courses in piano pedagogy and literature, and chamber music; coordination of the piano area; maintain active engagement with regional piano teachers, schools, and professional organizations to support recruitment and program visibility; and other departmental needs as assigned by the chair. Responsibilities also include student mentoring, committee work, and contributing to an inclusive and equitable community in the department, college, and university.
Additionally, the successful candidate may teach courses in a secondary area (Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, etc.).
Candidates with significant professional experience and/or significant university-level teaching experience will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Doctorate in Music (DMA or PhD) with an emphasis in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy at time of application.
• Experience and expertise in teaching applied piano at the college/university level.
• Evidence of ongoing performance activity.
• Successful record of student recruitment and studio development.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Demonstrated excellence in both solo and chamber performance.
• Evidence of success as an applied instructor at the collegiate level within a liberal arts curriculum.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Experience in teaching in a secondary area (Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, etc.).
• Evidence of strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Required Certifications or Licensure:
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Music is committed to fostering an inclusive teaching and learning environment through its curricula, as well as the artistic endeavors of students and faculty. In addition, the Department of Music is dedicated to nurturing excellence in performance, teaching, and scholarship by guiding and preparing students through a comprehensive curriculum that provides a strong foundation for an array of opportunities in the music profession, as well as for graduate study in a range of music specialties. The Department of Music offers two undergraduate curricula, the Bachelor of Arts in Music with options in Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Technology and General Studies, and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
College/School Information:
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.
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Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date.
To apply, please complete the online application below and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents (one PDF per document type) including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1-to-2-page statement addressing the qualifications cited above and addressed to the Search Committee.
• Curriculum Vita
• Portfolio/Work Sample: Links to 3 separate videos of recent live performances.
• Teaching Evaluation 1: Links to 1-2 teaching videos in private and/or master class setting.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications in the references section of the application. References may be contacted during the screening process.
Applications submitted without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
For questions about the position or online application process, contact the Department of Music Administrative Associate, Sydney Stone stones@uncw.edu
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 02/25/2026
Job Close Date: 3/25/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38681