Assistant Professor of Piano

Overview Assistant Professor of Piano, Prairie View A&M University, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. Full-time, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026. All-Steinway School; commitment to teaching, performance, mentorship, and professional engagement. Prairie View, Texas. Responsibilities Teach applied piano lessons and functional piano courses. Teach aural skills and academic music courses according to departmental needs. Serve as collaborative pianist for student and faculty performances. Support recruitment, outreach, and artistic initiatives, including PVAMU Piano Fest. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education & Experience: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, or closely related field by the time of appointment. Three to Four years of successful teaching experience in higher education. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated success in teaching piano and/or musicianship courses. Evidence of strong performance and collaborative piano skills. Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student mentorship. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the student population. Preferred Qualifications Five years of successful teaching experience in higher education. Active national or international performance profile. Experience accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists in recital settings. Experience organizing festivals, outreach programs, or recruitment initiatives. Proficiency or familiarity with gospel, jazz, commercial music, or other contemporary styles. Salary and Benefits The salary is determined according to the university compensation structure and will be commensurate with education and experience, within the assigned salary range. Application and Attachments Required attachments: Resume/CV or Cover Letter; multiple attachments may be uploaded in the indicated box. All applicants must apply via the PVAMU Career site by the posted deadline. For assistance, contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Background and Equal Opportunity All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation. The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. The system is committed to equal opportunity and access for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University