Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific
announces a full-time tenure-track appointment for Assistant
Professor of Piano. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative
teacher/performer whose background, professional performing
accomplishments, and pedagogy will attract and retain students to
the wide variety of program offerings at Pacific's Conservatory.
The expectation is to develop and then sustain a studio of 16 - 18
music major pianists at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Excellent applied lesson teaching is the primary responsibility,
and additional teaching duties could include courses such as
pedagogy, chamber music, and/or a related area of expertise. The
incumbent will be expected to build a career of first regional and,
over time, national, distinction as a musician, pianist, and
pedagogue, one perceived as a clear advocate for and mentor to
undergraduate, HS and MS pianists, and their teachers. In
collaboration with Pacific's ensemble and applied faculty, the
selected candidate's career arc and skills must be sufficient to
recruit, retain, and sustain a collegiate/pre-professional-level
studio of pianist music majors. Key is the candidate's ability to
recruit, retain, and develop piano students who enter Pacific at
collegiate and/or pre-professional levels. Participation in
school-wide committees and departmental hearings, auditions,
recruitment, master classes, and other activities is expected. The
incumbent will supervise collaborative pianists and class piano
faculty.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on
our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates-helping you save
time and money on your commute.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College level experience highly desirable.
- A steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a
foundational strength in music and education.
Proven expertise as an innovative performer and teacher,
conversant with contemporary music, and skilled in a range of
canonical and contemporary piano pedagogies.
A record of accomplishment in an array of ensemble and solo
settings and ability to teach students to model professional
expectations in those settings.
An ability to attract, develop and mentor forward-thinking
student musicians at levels appropriate to their major.
Potential for increasingly national and international reach as
a piano performer and collaborator in professional and educational
settings.
Willingness and ability to be part of a highly motivated and
invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the
university's mission.
Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music
that includes, but is not limited to, canonical works.
Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire
diverse students across multiple areas of interest.
An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and
relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their
major.
Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial
musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching,
performance, and/or in class settings.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,
and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices
and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing,
bending, kneeling and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to 25
lbs.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is
primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of
computer and phone. Work performed during standard business hours
between 8AM and 5PM. Occasional overtime required to meet critical
business deadlines. May require some nights and weekends
Special Instructions:
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to videos of the candidate,
ideally in teaching and performance settings, statement of teaching
philosophy, names and contact information for three references who
may be contacted by the search committee. Review of applications
starts immediately and will continue until position is filled
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32905
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