Departmental Collaborative Pianist, Visiting Instructor

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

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Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

Western Kentucky University invites applications for the position of Departmental Collaborative Pianist Visiting Instructorto begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time benefits-eligible nine-month temporary appointment for the 2026-27 academic year. The Department of Music anticipates conducting a search for a permanent position during the 2026-27 academic year. The anticipated start date for this appointment is August 15 2026. Applicants who meet the educational qualifications requirements and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Relevant professional collaborative piano experience. A high level of artistry demonstrated through excellent technical facility outstanding sight-reading skill the ability to learn music quickly and knowledge of both instrumental and vocal success in teaching and mentoring piano students in collaborative piano. Ability to work collaboratively with students faculty and guest artists in a fast-paced academic environment. Exceptional communication organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate schedules manage multiple requests and maintain clear communication across the department.

Responsibilities
Exact duties to be assigned by the Department Chair and may include:

• Providing collaborative piano services for the music department including student recitals juries applied lessons rehearsals studio classes departmental auditions and other departmental performances and events. Services may also include collaborating with faculty guest artists and ensembles.
• Serving as Coordinator of Collaborative Piano Services for the department including managing intake of collaborative piano service requests coordinating and distributing workload to part-time collaborative pianists and maintaining communication with faculty and students regarding assignments and scheduling.
• Teaching collaborative piano/accompanying courses to piano majors.
• Working flexible hours in accordance with rehearsal and performance schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Earned advanced degree in collaborative piano piano performance or piano-related degree with an emphasis in collaborative piano by August 1 2026.
• Masters degree

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The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by July 7 2026 although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial transcripts
• A cumulative list of the applicants collaborative performance repertoire.
• Video links to at least three unedited and varied collaborative performances 30-45 minutes in total length.

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.