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Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Music: Piano (25-26) Job at DePau
DePaul, Chicago, IL, United States, 60701
Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Music: Piano (25-26)
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 141254
Rank: Associate or Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music
Responsibilities:
The DePaul Un i v ersity School of Music seek s a highly qualified musician and educator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to cultivate and lead a dynamic piano program . Responsibilities for this position include directing the keyboard program; teaching applied lessons to piano majors ; coaching chamber music ; teaching keyboard literature ; and recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate (MM and Post-Master's Certificate) levels to build and maintain the quality and visibility of the program. Additional areas of teaching and service may be determined depending upon school needs and the candidate's interests and expertise .
As the only full-time piano faculty member at DePaul , the successful candidate will be an active performing artist who demonstrates fluid and facile technique , breadth of and curiosity about repertoire , and ongoing presence as a performer at national and international levels .
They will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape a distinctive program in alignment with the School's Strategic Plan, launching in 2025 . To enrich our programs and help drive recruitment , external institutional affiliations (e.g., summer festivals for pianists ) are highly valued . Experience an d commitment to working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds are essential . The DePaul School of Music particularly values colleagues who demonstrate a strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity , and dedication to the development of agile professionals.
Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of M usic is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in contemporary society. DePaul's location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset for our programs in performance, music education, composition, performing arts management, and sound recording technology.
Required Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Christopher Jones, Chair of Musical Studies at cjones85@depaul.edu.
A review of candidates will begin November 1, 2024.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: .
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $61,300 - $80,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $80,100 - $100,000 at the Associate Professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Diversity Statement(1)
Contact Reference(3)
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 141254
Rank: Associate or Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music
Responsibilities:
The DePaul Un i v ersity School of Music seek s a highly qualified musician and educator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to cultivate and lead a dynamic piano program . Responsibilities for this position include directing the keyboard program; teaching applied lessons to piano majors ; coaching chamber music ; teaching keyboard literature ; and recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate (MM and Post-Master's Certificate) levels to build and maintain the quality and visibility of the program. Additional areas of teaching and service may be determined depending upon school needs and the candidate's interests and expertise .
As the only full-time piano faculty member at DePaul , the successful candidate will be an active performing artist who demonstrates fluid and facile technique , breadth of and curiosity about repertoire , and ongoing presence as a performer at national and international levels .
They will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape a distinctive program in alignment with the School's Strategic Plan, launching in 2025 . To enrich our programs and help drive recruitment , external institutional affiliations (e.g., summer festivals for pianists ) are highly valued . Experience an d commitment to working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds are essential . The DePaul School of Music particularly values colleagues who demonstrate a strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity , and dedication to the development of agile professionals.
Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of M usic is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in contemporary society. DePaul's location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset for our programs in performance, music education, composition, performing arts management, and sound recording technology.
Required Qualifications:
- MM or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching
- Demonstrated record of excellence in performance as a soloist and/or chamber musician
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Cover letter detailing applicant's qualifications and experience in teaching and performing
- Curriculum vita e
- Diversity statement: DePaul is committed to diversity, both in the classroom and in the community. Please submit a short statement discussing your philosophy and approach to recruiting and suppoting a diverse student body. (1 page)
- Names of three professional references (applicants will be notified before references are contacted)
Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Christopher Jones, Chair of Musical Studies at cjones85@depaul.edu.
A review of candidates will begin November 1, 2024.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: .
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $61,300 - $80,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $80,100 - $100,000 at the Associate Professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Diversity Statement(1)
Contact Reference(3)