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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Professor of Music - Teacher/Artist of Collaborative Piano and Piano.
JOB PURPOSE:
Teacher/Artist of Collaborative Piano and Piano.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach studio piano, recruit and maintain a high-quality piano studio, organize collaborative piano area for the department, coach collaborative ensembles, accompany faculty, guest, and other recitals, participate in outreach activities, and serve as liaison with regional music educators. Possibly teach courses in secondary area of expertise. Assist with the collaborative department both in scheduling and playing. Work cooperatively with colleagues and students. Establish a reputation as an outstanding performer in the region, nationally, and internationally. Assume normal professional duties, such as creative activity, service, and student advising. Contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in piano performance or collaborative piano required. Applicant must be an outstanding performer with expertise as a collaborative pianist in both vocal and instrumental music. The applicant must have expertise as a piano teacher. Preference will be given to candidates who have successful college teaching experience and who have a proven track record in recruiting students.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
- Cover letter. (Letter of application that specifically addresses the above duties, your qualifications, and current creative activities, academic transcripts, recordings of recent, live, and unedited performances, and collaborative piano repertoire list.)
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for five work-related references.
Completed applications received by 10/30/2025 will receive full consideration; this position will remain open until filled.
Address all hiring questions to: Dr. John Fadial. Chair - Piano Search Committee.
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to [email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
About the University of Wyoming and the Department of Music:
A part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Music is accredited by NASM, and offers comprehensive studies leading to the MM, MME, BM, BME, BA (in music) degrees, and Performer’s Certificate.
Laramie, Wyoming is located between the Medicine Bow National Forest and the Snowy Range of the Rocky Mountains, and is approximately two and one half hours north of Denver, Colorado. For more information, see the web site at www.uwyo.edu/music.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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