Assistant Professor of Piano
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor of PianoAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Department Of Music & DramaProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Department of Music Theatre and Dance at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano position beginning Fall 2026. We seek an accomplished pianist educator and collaborative artist who is committed to excellence in teaching performance student mentorship and professional engagement. Responsibilities include applied piano instruction collaborative performance and contributions to the artistic and academic mission of the department.
As an All-Steinway School Prairie View A&M University is committed to providing exceptional piano instruction and fostering artistic excellence through performance scholarship and community engagement.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
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.
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.
Job Posting Close Date:
07/18/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
