Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Number: 932407
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is the third largest university in North Carolina. ECU offers 84 bachelors degree programs, 68 masters degree programs, 13 research doctoral degrees, 6 professional doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine.

The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 200 music majors and minors with over 50 faculty and staff. The school is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Job Duties:

The School of Music seeks qualified applicants for a renewable one-year fixed-term, benefits eligible, Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor position in COLLABORATIVE PIANO. Primary responsibilities include providing collaborative piano support for student, faculty performances, rehearsals, studio lessons, in the instrumental area. Secondary responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in collaborative piano.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Masters degree in music required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Outstanding artistry in solo performance, chamber music, and/or ensemble performance experience is required.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Earned DMA or PhD. Established record of college level collaborative piano performance.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.com. Candidates must also upload the following items:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• List of five references with contact information
• List of electronic links to performances of solo and collaborative repertoire, including live performances (please include date). Performance links should be in streaming format only.

Additional materials, such as videos of teaching, may be required after initial screening. Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 03/31/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92036