Piano Professor

We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated individual to join our faculty as a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Piano at the School of Music, Texas State University.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied piano, piano literature and pedagogy courses, chamber ensembles, and other topics according to the candidate's qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
• Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of piano performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
• Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate piano students.
• Possible leadership role with the Texas State International Piano Festival and/or FunKey Piano Project.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

• Doctorate in piano or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of excellence in solo and collaborative piano performance at the professional or collegiate level.
• A record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
• Potential for success in student recruitment.
• Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.

• University teaching experience.
• National/international stature as a pianist.
• Specialization in collaborative piano performance and the training of collaborative pianists.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

Please submit the following items through the Texas State University website:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Links to a minimum of three performance videos as solo and/or collaborative pianist from the past five years.
• Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.
• Contact information for three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree-granting universities.