Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Education and Music Therapy

Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Education and Music Therapy Position Overview The University of Kansas School of Music seeks a full‑time, academic‑year (nine‑month) faculty position to teach undergraduate group piano classes beginning on August 18, 2026. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (non‑tenure track). The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of undergraduate piano skills classes and collaborate with Area Coordinators for Music Education and Music Therapy to develop a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the professional needs of students. This is a three‑year appointment; subsequent appointments may be offered pending a satisfactory performance evaluation and approval of the Dean of Music. The position is located at the University of Kansas Lawrence Campus. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. The state of Kansas is a right‑to‑work state, so candidates may choose to be a union member or not without personal or professional repercussions. Job Description 80% - Teaching Teach undergraduate group piano classes within a three‑semester sequence in a digital piano lab setting. Each course has multiple sections of no more than 15 students (typical sections: PIAN 144 – 5 students, PIAN 148 – 5 students, PIAN 284 – 4 students). Fall teaching load is typically heavier than the spring teaching load. Utilize piano lab technology effectively, including MIDI equipment, headphones, and software for demonstration and individual monitoring. Coordinate with faculty to align group piano objectives with the overarching music curriculum and attend MEMT departmental meetings. 10% - Scholarly Engagement Engage in scholarly activities such as documenting and disseminating results of inquiries into improving teaching and learning, workshop presentations, publications of best practices, or peer‑reviewed research as appropriate. 10% - Service Participate in committee work and other service contributions to the School of Music, University of Kansas, and/or professional organizations. Required Qualifications Master's degree in music or a related field. Experience teaching group piano skills in individual and/or group settings. Proficiency in functional piano skills (e.g., harmonization, improvisation, sight‑reading, score reading, lead sheet reading, transposition). Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application consists of the following: Completion of the online application. Letter of interest that describes how the candidate’s experiences and accomplishments relate to the required qualifications listed above. Curriculum Vitae. A 1‑2‑page teaching statement focused on teaching undergraduate group piano skills within a comprehensive university music school, including potential objectives and instructional strategies. Three references with contact information. Application review will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026 and will continue until a qualified applicant has been selected. Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus #J-18808-Ljbffr