Faculty of Music - Piano Job at Mercer University in Macon

The Townsend School of Music at Mercer University seeks a highly qualified musician and educator to cultivate a dynamic piano program at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Master of Music and Artistic Diploma) as a Faculty of Music, Piano.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the keyboard area (including placement exams, assignments for applied lessons and ensembles across the School of Music, academic advising to music majors in piano)
• Teaching applied lessons to piano majors (undergraduate and graduate)
• Coaching chamber music
• Teaching piano literature
• Teaching and leading class piano
• Recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to build and maintain the quality and visibility of the program
• Maintaining a regional, state, national and international performance and scholarship profile
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on applicant's qualifications and interests

Specific duties include:

• Coordinator of the keyboard area
• Teach applied piano and class piano
• Coordinate the recruitment efforts of the keyboard area
• Coordinate piano placement exams and assign keyboard students for applied lessons
• Provide academic advising to music majors
• Participate in faculty governance
• Work closely with the local music teacher's association
• Adjudicate state, regional, and national piano competitions
• Attend MTNA conferences and conventions and present sessions when possible
• Perform with students, faculty and ensembles as needed

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Music required
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching including the ability to recruit highly qualified students
• Demonstrated record of excellence in performance as a soloist and chamber musician
• Evidence of successful administrative experience and coordination

The successful candidate will be an active performing artist with a commitment to liberal arts education. Teaching experience at the college or university level is highly preferred.

Appointment: This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, beginning August 2026. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documents:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
• Contact information for three references
• Teaching and performance demonstration videos (submit as YouTube, Vimeo (or similar) links)

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon criminal background check.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.

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