Assistant Professor in Commercial/Jazz Piano - School of Music at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Piano, Jazz Piano, Applied Piano, Keyboard for Commercial Musicians, Classical Piano, Commercial Music Courses, Ensembles, Musical Versatility, Entrepreneurial Teaching, Student Recruitment, Research Agenda, Faculty Governance, Professional Organizations, Committee Service, AI Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

A full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. The primary assignment is teaching applied piano with an emphasis in commercial/jazz music, keyboard for commercial musicians, some applied classical piano, and other commercial music courses and ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate musical versatility, foster an entrepreneurial approach to teaching, actively recruit commercial and jazz piano students to the School of Music, and maintain an active research agenda that demonstrates a growing national presence in the field. Additional teaching, administrative, and service responsibilities will be assigned according to the needs of the program, the School of Music, and the abilities and interests of the candidate. Participation in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining students, and faculty governance are required. Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 14, 2026 (classes begin August 18, 2026) THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (music.wvu.edu) brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises 40 full-time and 23 part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BS, BM, MM, MA, and DMA degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by WVU and by the College of Creative Arts. The WVU School of Music is an All-Steinway Institution, meeting the rigorous standards that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled education experience. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education. THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA has over 2,000 students. It comprises four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing, and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health. The College of Creative Arts & Media is housed in WVU’s Creative Arts Center and Martin Hall and has more than 70 full-time faculty and 20 professional staff whose mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the regional community. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience as a commercial/jazz performer and educator, and a minimum of two years teaching experience, and the ability to instruct undergraduate classical keyboardists. A master’s degree in music is required for this position. A working knowledge of AI is expected. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining an agenda of research/creative activity. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin February 4, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled. APPLICATION: Applicants must submit the following: Letter of application Curriculum vitae Links to recordings of unedited recent performances. One of the unedited recordings needs to showcase classical piano ability Link(s) to recording(s) of recent music teaching demonstrations, including at least one recording of applied piano instruction. 3-5 references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and relationship to the applicant). Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities

Responsibilities

The primary assignment involves teaching applied piano with an emphasis on commercial/jazz music, keyboard skills for commercial musicians, some classical piano, and related commercial music courses and ensembles. Responsibilities also include maintaining an active research agenda, actively recruiting students, and participating in faculty governance and service.