Assistant Professor-Tenure System
Michigan State University

Job no: 907396
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Music
Department: Music 10030598
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

The College of Music at Michigan State University seeks an exceptional pianist and piano teacher to join the piano area. This full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor will begin in Fall 2024. The Keyboard Area at Michigan State University is committed to the highest level of teaching and performance and is an integral part of a dynamic and active College of Music. We seek a world-class performer, effective teacher and collaborative colleague to join our faculty and serve students in a number of different capacities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students in applied piano, piano chamber music literature, undergraduate collaborative piano, chamber music, and other courses as needed by the College of Music. The successful candidate will recruit high-level students at all degree levels and will maintain a nationally and internationally prominent performance and research career with a commitment to work that champions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Musical Arts, Piano or commensurate professional experience

Minimum Requirements

-DMA in a piano related field or commensurate professional experience.

-Demonstrated experience as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist

-Extensive knowledge of the piano chamber music literature

-Demonstrated successful teaching experience

-Evidence of a commitment to DEIB

Desired Qualifications

-Record of successful college-level teaching

-Record of success recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

-Record of sustained performance and research activity at the national and international levels.

Required Application Materials

Please provide (1) letter of application, (2) list of 3-5 references, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) list of links to live solo and chamber music recordings totaling a minimum of 60 minutes (if links are not possible, please contact Shawn Mahorney at myrdasha@msu.edu to make other arrangements).

Special Instructions

Please provide (1) letter of application, (2) list of 3-5 references, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) list of links to live solo and chamber music recordings totaling a minimum of 60 minutes (if links are not possible, please contact Shawn Mahorney at myrdasha@msu.edu to make other arrangements).

Review of Applications Begins On

12/18/2023

Website

www.music.msu.edu

Department Statement

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 20, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 20, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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