Job Information
Texas State University Assistant/Associate Professor of Piano in San Marcos, Texas
Posting Information
Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Piano
Job Posting Number2025016TTL
Job LocationSan Marcos
DepartmentSchool of Music
Position Description
TheSchool of Music (https://www.music.txst.edu/) at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Piano. Duties begin August 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach undergraduate and graduate applied piano, piano literature and pedagogy courses, chamber ensembles, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of piano performance.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate piano students.
Possible leadership role with the Texas State International Piano Festival and/or FunKey Piano Project.
Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Assistant Professor:
Doctorate in piano or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.
Evidence of excellence in solo and collaborative piano performance at the professional or collegiate level.
A record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
Potential for success in student recruitment.
Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Associate Professor:
In addition to required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank:
Minimum six years of full-time university teaching.
A record of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service commensurate of tenure at Texas State University
A sustained record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity resulting in national recognition and stature.
Evidence of success in student recruitment.
To be eligible for hire at the Associate Professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the School of Music. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on established university and school standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):
University teaching experience.
National/international stature as a pianist.
Specialization in collaborative piano performance and the training of collaborative pianists.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49865
For full consideration, please submit the following items byOctober 25, 2024:
Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Links to a minimum of three performance videos as solo and/or collaborative pianist from the past five years (provided in the additional documents section of the application).
Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.
Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree-granting universities.
Proposed Start DateAugust 16, 2025
Posting Date09/30/2024
Evaluation of Applications Begins
October 25, 2024
Full Consideration Date:10/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled?Yes
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49865
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