"Assistant Professor, Piano, Tenure-Track, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced performing artist and educator for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Piano, intended to begin August 15, 2026. Initial appointment is three years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment. CCM’s piano department is a highly collaborative, multi-dimensional area of the Keyboard Division, offering BM, MM, Artist Diploma, and DMA degree programs.

CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support. CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise in a broad and diverse range of repertoire. The department is seeking to enhance its current offerings with candidates who have research or performance interests in a related field reflective of the future job market. This could include but is not limited to areas such as community engagement, music entrepreneurship, music leadership, music technology, pedagogy, chamber music, or diverse repertoire.

Essential Functions

• Serve as piano teacher-in-residence
• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied piano lessons
• Teach weekly piano studio classes
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chamber music, arts entrepreneurship, piano literature, and/or areas reflecting candidate’s expertise
• Recruit and retain students of exceptional promise
• Contribute to community and outreach programs as part of CCM’s broader educational and cultural mission
• Advise doctoral students on capstone projects, theses, dissertations, and/or lecture recitals
• Engage in entrepreneurial initiatives within the performing arts space.
• Maintain robust regional, national, and international visibility through solo, chamber, and/or orchestral performances, teaching, and/or research
• Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students
• Model professionalism, collegiality, integrity, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and supportive academic and artistic environment.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have

1. A Master’s Degree in Music or related field.
2. Two years of professional experience in piano. Such experience must encompass two years of professional performance experience as well as two academic years of professional teaching experience, which can, but need not, be contemporaneous to the professional performance experience.

Application Process

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati’s Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position 100364. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and a summary page with indicators of teaching experience, their students’ accomplishments (such as competition performance and employment) and/or professional experience, contact information for three professional references, and links to audio/video of current performances and teaching examples. We will not accept CDs or other forms of non-electronic media.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of $67,000 - $73,000, based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html