Coordinator of Collaborative Piano

Yale University: School of Music

Location

Yale University School of Music, New Haven, CT

Open Date

Jan 05, 2026

Deadline

May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Appointment: Lecturer and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano, beginning fall term, 2026, with an initial appointment of twelve months. Appointment renewable with review during the spring term. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is part-time at 75% FTE (full-time employment) and benefits eligible.

Responsibilities: Serve as collaborative pianist for graduate instrumental students on School of Music recitals and other School events such as lessons, master classes, and studio seminars; coach instrumental students during rehearsals on aspects of interpretation and collaboration. Collaborative duties average 20-25 hours per week during the academic year. In addition, as Coordinator of Collaborative Piano, organize schedules and repertoire for all collaborative pianists who work with instrumentalists, including graduate piano majors, and process collaborative pianists requests from students and faculty. Position is supervised by the Deputy Dean of the School.

The School: The Yale School of Music, a graduate professional school within Yale University, is a worldwide leader in educating the creative musicians and cultural leaders of tomorrow. It is the only school of music in the Ivy League and has 40% international enrollment. Degrees and programs offered are Master of Music, Master of Musical Arts, Doctor of Musical Arts, Artist Diploma, and Certificate in Performance.

The University: Since its founding in 1701, Yale has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations. Yale’s reach is both local and international. It partners with its hometown of New Haven, Connecticut to strengthen the city’s community and economy. And it engages with people and institutions across the globe in the quest to promote cultural understanding, improve the human condition, delve more deeply into the secrets of the universe, and train the next generation of world leaders.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as a collaborative pianist in an educational setting, preferably at the graduate level. Familiarity with a broad range of repertoire. Master’s degree in collaborative piano or piano performance required.

Application Instructions

Applicant screenings will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must complete an online application. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, a minimum of three reference letters from outside of Yale, and 3-5 videos of collaborative performance selections. The performance selections may be submitted via live links within a PDF document.

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