Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Pedagogy Job at UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA in Tuc

Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Pedagogy

Posting Number: req18996

Department: School of Music

Department Website Link: https://music.arizona.edu/

Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:
The University of Arizona School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position in Piano Pedagogy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2024.

The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate curriculum in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance, pursue scholarship and creative work within the context of an R1 university music program, and contribute to service within the university and the field at large.

The School of Music is one of the nation’s top comprehensive music programs and home to innovative faculty members who are leaders in the fields of performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology. We provide rigorous training to over 300 undergraduate and 150 master’s and doctoral music majors. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Please visit our website for more information about the school and its programs: https://music.arizona.edu/.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide inclusive vision for piano pedagogy in the School of Music
• Educate undergraduate and graduate-level students in piano pedagogy
• Develop curriculum for a MM and DMA Minor in piano pedagogy including new graduate-level seminars in piano pedagogy
• Lead community outreach initiatives that foster inclusive public engagement
• Oversee the group piano curriculum and supervise graduate teaching assistants
• Pursue an innovative research agenda in piano pedagogy leading to visibility at the national and international level
• Serve on recital and graduate committees
• Serve on School/College/University committees
• Recruit and mentor students who represent a diverse demographic
• Advise UA MTNA Collegiate Chapter
• Engage with professional service organizations
• Lead and collaborate effectively with colleagues on events including community outreach and engagement, recruiting, hosting of festivals, and auditions
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• D.M.A or Ph.D. in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, or related field (must be completed by the first day of the contract)
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the college-level incorporating responsiveness to different needs and strengths of students
• Evidence of promising record of research in piano pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate specifically in the field of Piano Pedagogy
• Experience recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students who represent a diverse demographic
• Experience in curriculum development, using new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance learning
• Experience in overseeing graduate teaching assistants, establishing an inclusive, productive environment
• Active research agenda with viability of national and international visibility

Rank: Assistant Professor

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 4/8/2024

Open Date: 3/6/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please submit these required materials electronically with your application:
1. A letter of application identifying how your experiences, expertise, and vision meet the qualifications for the position, and how they are relevant to the mission and values of the University of Arizona (1-2 pages)
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. A statement on your teaching philosophy describing your goals as an educator and pedagogue with examples of effectiveness with students of different backgrounds prior knowledge, and experience (1-2 pages)
4. PDF with links to 2-3 Teaching Samples such as recordings of group piano, classroom teaching, or lectures; as well as course syllabi or other materials including examples of classroom work samples
5. PDF with links to 2-3 Research/Creative Work samples such as articles, audio/video recordings, or other materials
6. At a later date, three (3) reference letters will be requested of candidates who are selected for an on-campus interview.
*Additional materials may be requested at a later time in the search process.

Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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