Lecturer Music/Coordinator of Collaborative Piano

Job Summary

Reporting to the chair of the Gretsch School of Music, the Lecturer and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano will:

• Teach Accompanying course for undergraduate piano majors.
• Oversee collaborative piano needs in the Gretsch School of Music. Collaborate with guest artists, faculty, and both vocal and instrumental students in performances.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and manage a team of pianists to meet all needs within the Gretsch School of Music.
• Manage the budget for pianists and collaborate with chair to ensure costs are managed appropriately.
• Accompany auditions, NATS events, and required assessments.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for Georgia Southern Chorale when needed.
• Serve as a member of the Keyboard Area committee, Vocal Arts Committee and other committees as assigned.

The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in collaborative piano, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 hours of piano/music coursework.
• Extensive experience collaborating with vocalists.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in collaborative piano
• Extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists
• Language fluency and experience coaching languages with singers

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above
• A curriculum vitae
• A document with links to two coaching videos of at least fifteen minutes each demonstrating work with two students (videos may be edited for length), and links to videos of at least three performances with the candidate as collaborative pianist;
• The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
• Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins April 21, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Allen Henderson, Search Chair
ahenderson@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0144