Assistant Professor of Instruction/Assistant Prof. of Practice, Collaborative Piano, School of Music
Assistant Professor of Instruction/Assistant Professor of Practice, Collaborative Piano, School of Music
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13675
Full/Part Time: Full Time
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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/25/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $40,000- $42,000, depending on starting rank.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, fixed-term track, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• Letter of application and curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three people who will act as references.
Essential Functions
Job Duties
The School of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Instruction or Assistant Professor of Practice (Fixed-Term Track, full-time) - Collaborative Piano. Primary responsibilities involve collaborating with faculty, guest artists, and select students, accompanying choral and/or Lyric Theatre rehearsals, auditions and select other performances, teaching related coursework in the keyboard area, and coordinating accompanying services for the School of Music. Establish and maintain a strong profile as a collaborative pianist and positive presence in the university and wider community, and the region. Maintain a successful record of teaching and service as defined by the needs of the school. This position calls for a dynamic individual who is collegial, encouraging, and committed to a culture of continuous growth.
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree in collaborative piano or piano performance with extensive collaborative performance experience.
• A record of excellence in collaborative performances across a range of instrumental and vocal partnerships, as well as chamber music and large ensemble work.
• Qualified candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
• An earned doctorate in collaborative piano or piano performance, college-level teaching experience, and/or vocal coaching experience.
• To be considered for Assistant Professor of Instruction, the candidate must hold the terminal degree.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
• Main Campus, Arts Building
• Anticipated semester of hire: Fall 2025.
• Do not send other supporting materials at this time. Candidates chosen to move to the next stage of the process will be asked to send a document containing links to video performances of instrumental and vocal collaborative performances. Please direct questions to Dr. Tracy Cowden, Director of the School of Music, at mailto:[email protected].
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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