Assistant Professor of Music at Graceland University Main

Lamoni, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaborative Piano, Teaching, Recruitment, Music Technology, Performance, Music History, Music Theory, Applied Studio Coordination, Professional Collaboration, Student Advising, Program Development, Department Assessment, Academic Citizenship

Industry

Description

The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Graceland University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Music in Collaborative Piano, 9-month contract renewable with the possibility of being tenure-track, starting August 2026 on the Lamoni, IA, campus. The successful candidate will join our supportive music and theatre faculty in establishing an innovative Performing Arts major, with concentrations in Business and Entrepreneurship, Dramatic Media, and Performance Studies. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications MM in Collaborative Piano, or an allied field, at the time of the appointment. or commensurate professional experience. 1 year of experience teaching piano at the college level. 1 year of experience as a collaborative pianist working with faculty and undergraduate students. Ability and willingness to effectively recruit undergraduate student pianists. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Piano or allied field is preferred. Doctoral candidates who are finishing up their dissertation are encouraged to apply. 2 years of experience teaching class piano at the college level. 2 years of experience as a collaborative pianist working with faculty and undergraduate students. Proven ability to effectively recruit collaborative and solo undergraduate pianists. Special consideration will be given to candidates with professional/teaching experience in music technology. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate, direct, and grow an active Applied Studio of undergraduate musicians, and, as the program grows, assign undergraduate collaborative pianists for the accompanying needs of the Music and Performing Arts Programs. Rehearse and perform with guest artists, faculty, students, and ensembles as a professional collaborative pianist. Teach up to 12 credits per semester (Fall and Spring), with the understanding that full-time load will include rehearsals and performances as a professional collaborative pianist. Courses taught will be dependent on the candidate’s strengths and interests; subjects taught might include Music History or Theory and Music Technology. All members of the Visual and Performing Arts Department contribute to and participate in student advising, department assessment and evaluation, program development, recruiting, and academic citizenship. Additional teaching and service will be determined depending on the needs of the Music and Performing Arts Programs. About Graceland University: Graceland University is a small, historic, private, liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and 120 miles north of Kansas City, MO. Graceland has a rich tradition of artistic excellence and is home to the Shaw Center for the Performing Arts that features the state-of-the-art JR Theatre, a black box theatre equipped with lighting, sound and multi-functional qualities equal to the best such theaters in the country; the acoustically-perfect, 172-seat Carol Hall recital hall; the 488-seat Shaw Family Auditorium; and a beautiful outdoor amphitheater. To see more, visit: https://www.graceland.edu/academics/visual-and-performing-arts/the-shaw-center/ Message to Applicants: Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online, so please click the Apply button. You will have the opportunity to complete a brief online application for the position and will want to attach the following in order to be considered for the position: Curriculum vitae, Academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education (photocopies acceptable during initial application process), Statement of teaching philosophy that can include your diversity statement, PDF with active links to 2-3 video recordings of live solo and collaborative performances, and Contact information for three references (at least one which speaks to the candidate’s teaching ability). Questions can be sent directly to: Kimberly Manuel, Chair, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, kmanuel@graceland.edu.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will coordinate and grow an active Applied Studio of undergraduate musicians and perform with guest artists, faculty, and students. They will also teach courses based on their strengths and interests, contributing to student advising and program development.