Assistant Professor In Piano, Tenure Track

DUTIES: (1) Maintain a record of performances that indicates continuing growth and national/international visibility; (2) teach studio piano and other possible teaching assignments in support of the needs of the School of Music; (3) supervise undergraduate recitals, graduate recitals, and DMA documents; (4) recruit and advise undergraduate and graduate piano majors; (5) contribute to the coordination and advancement of the Piano curriculum; (6) participate on committees, including doctoral committees; (7) and perform other appropriate college, university, and professional service.  

QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Earned doctorate in Piano Performance or its equivalent in professional experience; (2) demonstrated evidence of successful applied teaching at the university level; (3) artist-level performer. In addition to a vibrant solo/chamber concert career, commercial recordings and/or being under professional management are desirable. We are seeking an accomplished and creative musician with a national/international reputation in performance, who demonstrates every promise of attaining professional distinction, as defined in our retention, tenure, and promotion guidelines. https://music.utah.edu/faculty/resources.php

PROCEDURE: The letter of application, CV (including the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 to 5 persons who can provide references), 3 confidential letters of recommendation (uploaded directly by recommenders), succinct teaching philosophy statement, and (unofficial) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted electronically via: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/69703. In the cover letter please submit a link (URL) to an unedited 30-minute video of recent solo performances. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates should complete their on-line application prior to January 07, 2018 to ensure full consideration. Candidates who proceed to the final level will be required to participate in a routine criminal background check and to provide official transcripts. For more information, or to suggest nominations for this position, please contact Prof. Ning Lu, Chair of the Search Committee, at ning.lu@music.utah.edu. Do not send other materials unless requested. Appointment is subject to available funding. 

APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2018 (Duties begin August 15, 2018)