"Assistant Professor in Piano Performance, Department of Music (R0008132)"

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor in Piano Performance, effective July 1, 2026.

Qualifications:

An earned D.M.A. in piano performance; ABD candidates with teaching experience are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach piano lessons to students of all levels and academic courses for non-music majors; to initiate and sustain an active performance schedule or a combination of performance activities with original research and scholarship in music; and to contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will be expected to:

• teach undergraduate piano lessons to students of all levels
• teach an academic course for non-major undergraduates of interest to the candidate and of need to the department, such as a faculty-developed first year seminar or a global or popular music history and culture course
• actively perform or engage in a combination of performance and scholarly activities
• participate in departmental, College, and University service

About the WFU Department of Music: The department has adopted a substantially revised curriculum designed to engage students with a broad range of musical thought and practice; transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries; increase student and community access to music courses and programming; and allow students in the music major to pursue a course of study whose breadth and depth supports their needs as pre-professionals and as people. We particularly welcome applications from candidates interested in contributing to this vision.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life and an impressive array of facilities. Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a link to one unedited and live solo performance video of ten minutes maximum.

Candidates may choose to include an additional unedited video link to a performance in a contrasting style, but this is not required. Semi-finalists will be expected to submit a ten-minute teaching video, a brief professional statement that describes your artistic philosophy and future musical directions, and a list of three references, but please do not include these materials now.

Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before November 10 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jacqui Carrasco, Chair of the Search Committee, at carrasj@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askhr@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.