Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano

Position Overview

East Tennessee State University Department of Music seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor of piano to begin on August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will teach piano courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will include applied lessons, pedagogy, literature, and ensemble. The successful candidate will also serve as piano area coordinator and assist with teaching assignment for all piano courses and staff work. This includes collaborative pianists, class piano courses, accompanying courses, and collaborative coaching courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly applied piano lessons (undergraduate and graduate levels)
• Develop syllabi, other course materials, and submit course grades in a timely manner
• Schedule and assess piano juries each semester
• Schedule and attend piano studio concerts and events, including degree recitals, piano ensemble concerts, studio recitals, and department recital hours
• Recruit students for the piano studio (undergraduate and graduate levels)
• Schedule and assess prospective student auditions
• Assist with the assignment of piano student scholarships in consultation with the Chair

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in piano performance or piano pedagogy
• Studio teaching experience
• Record of high-level musicianship in solo, chamber, and/or ensemble settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the collegiate/university level
• Expertise in jazz and/or non-Western traditions

Compensation

• Salary of $53,900 with health insurance benefits
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position''s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.