Job Description

Prairie View A&M University

Lecturer II (Piano)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Department Of Music & Drama

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Music and Drama at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for Lecturer of Piano position, starting in Fall 2025. We are seeking a full-time, Non-tenure track (NTT) member committed to excellence in undergraduate education.

Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in applied piano lessons and functional piano classes.
• Instructs Sight Singing & Ear Training courses.
• Accompanies students and faculty in recitals.
• Communicates course progress to students promptly.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in piano performance/pedagogy.
• One year of teaching in higher education.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in classical music.
• Proficient in word processing and presenting in software, internet and e-mail.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a various group of students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Piano Performance/Pedagogy.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Proficiency in other styles of music such as gospel and jazz is highly desirable.

Job Posting Close Date:
08/30/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.