Assistant Professor-Piano - Tenure-Track

Department:

Performance Studies

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R109691

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Music is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor-Piano, Tenure-Track. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Teach applied piano majors and principals in baccalaureate and master’s degree programs along with teaching related courses in piano literature and piano ensemble.
• Develop an active music performance schedule as a piano soloist and collaborative musician.
• Active recruitment and retention of prospective undergraduate and graduate piano students.
• Involvement in professional music organizations.
• Productivity in research/creative activity, university/professional service, and community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• DMA or significant professional performing experience preferred to reflect demonstrated artistry on a national / international level.
• Record of successful teaching experience required at the collegiate level, with a minimum of one to two years required experience beyond teaching experience gained in a graduate degree program.
• Experience directing master classes, workshops, and clinics required.
• Experiences in teaching related courses in piano literature and piano ensemble.

THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The University of Louisville is Kentucky’s premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university in the state’s largest urban area. With a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate programs and over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, the University also has a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. UofL has experienced steady growth with an enrollment of over 22,000 students, 360 of who are enrolled in the School of Music in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs (BA, BM, BME, MM, MME). The School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM since 1938, has enjoyed relations with the community’s leading music organizations, including the Louisville

Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, Chamber Music Society of Louisville, the Louisville Ballet, and the region’s leading choral organizations. The School is also home to the Grawemeyer Award for Music Competition, one of the most prestigious international prizes for composers, and the Frank R. Abell Young Composers Competition. The Dwight Anderson Music Library, houses the most extensive academic music collection in the state of Kentucky, includes extensive archives, including materials related to the Grawemeyer Award and the Ricasoli Collection of 400 European manuscripts and editions from the 18th and early 19th centuries. The school also enjoys collaborations with institutions in Europe, Central and South America, as well as a prominent role in Louisville’s rich artistic community, which includes the Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera Association, the Louisville Chamber Music Society, the Louisville Ballet, the Speed Art Museum, the Muhammad Ali Center, and Actors Theatre of Louisville. For more information about the School, see http://www.louisville.edu/music/.

ABOUT THE CITY AND UNIVERSITY

Louisville is a progressive city of around 620,000 people in a metropolitan area of close to

one million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public

school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of

the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky, boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower

than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise

apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.

The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness

that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias and

is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community, and is especially

interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or

service, to this mission.

APPLICATIONS

All applicants must apply online at https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UofLCareerSite. Please attach a letter of interest addressing required and preferred qualifications and a detailed

curriculum vitae. In addition, please send one digital video recording of a recent solo and/or

collaborative performance; additional materials may include video of a master class presentation or teaching demonstration. Additionally, candidates must submit names and contact information of at least four individuals who may be consulted for a current reference, and an unofficial transcript of coursework for most recently completed degree. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Send inquiries to: Chair, Piano Search Committee via [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.