"Assistant Professor in Commercial/Jazz Piano - School of Music"

Assistant Professor in Commercial/Jazz Piano - School of Music

Company: West Virginia University

Category: Music

Type: Full-Time

Description

A full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. The primary assignment is teaching applied piano with an emphasis in commercial/jazz music, keyboard for commercial musicians, some applied classical piano, and other commercial music courses and ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate musical versatility, foster an entrepreneurial approach to teaching, actively recruit commercial and jazz piano students to the School of Music, and maintain an active research agenda that demonstrates a growing national presence in the field.

Additional teaching, administrative, and service responsibilities will be assigned according to the needs of the program, the School of Music, and the abilities and interests of the candidate. Participation in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining students, and faculty governance are required.

Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 14, 2026 (classes begin August 18, 2026)

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience as a commercial/jazz performer and educator, and a minimum of two years teaching experience, and the ability to instruct undergraduate classical keyboardists. A master's degree in music is required for this position. A working knowledge of AI is expected. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining an agenda of research/creative activity. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin February 4, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

APPLICATION: Applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Links to recordings of unedited recent performances. One of the unedited recordings needs to showcase classical piano ability
• Link(s) to recording(s) of recent music teaching demonstrations, including at least one recording of applied piano instruction.
• 3-5 references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and relationship to the applicant).
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities