Assistant Professor of Piano

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit UNC Greensboro is a minority serving institution with an undergraduate population of 51% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 18,000 students, including 3,700 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNCsystem. UNC Greensboro is in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer, is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation

Ihre Aufgaben

In addition to teaching applied piano at the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Piano Literature, Keyboard Harmony, and/or Graduate Piano Seminar. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to incorporate diverse perspectives, including non-Western musical traditions and community-based music practices, into their teaching. The position also requires engagement in regional, national, and international creative activities and research, such as prominent performances or publications, and participation in recruitment and faculty governance service activities. As a member of the School of Music faculty, the Assistant Professor of Piano will contribute to ongoing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in the school., Special Instructions to Applicants 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Statement of teaching philosophy 4. Links to recent videos recordings (within the past 2 years) representing the breadth of the candidate's performance experience 5. List of three references, including their professional affiliation, relationship to the applicant, email address, and phone numbers(s), "R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F Work Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References 4. Link to Professional Portfolio 5. Teaching Philosophy

Ihr Profil

The School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Piano to start August 1, 2025. We seek an artist/teacher with experience working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students and will fulfill duties and responsibilities commensurate with academic positions at a leading institution.,

• ABD in Piano Performance

• Teaching experience in applied piano at the collegiate level

• Significant performance experience

• Demonstrated experience in leadership advancing equity and inclusivity by integrating diverse cultural or musical perspectives into teaching and professional/creative practice.

  Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or equivalent professional experience

• Experience teaching related courses at the collegiate level (such as Piano Literature, Keyboard Harmony, etc.)

• Emerging national reputation in teaching, performance, and/or scholarship

• Demonstrated experience in leadership advancing equity and inclusivity in teaching and

• professional/creative practice.

  Other Areas of Consideration:

• Performance experience in a variety of genres and musical styles and/or experience teaching and performing in more than one style or tradition

• Experience in entrepreneurship and career development

• Interest in and experience with community engagement.

Kontakt

For further information about the job position, contact Dr. Annie Jeng, Chair, Assistant Professor of Piano Search Committee at ajjeng@uncg.edu.