F99988 Assistant Professor of Music

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC

TITLE: Assistant Professor of Music (Piano)
REPORTS TO: Chair Department of Music
STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Tahlequah

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Music at Northeastern State University is seeking applications for a full-time appointment for Assistant Professor of Music (Piano). We are seeking a dynamic teacher/performer whose educational background professional performing accomplishments and pedagogy will assist in recruiting and retaining students to NSUs Department of Music.

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching applied piano lessons in both the classical and jazz idioms; additional teaching duties could include courses such as class piano general education music courses and courses in the Jazz and Commercial Music major based on the successful candidates background and expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to build a career of first regional and national distinction as a pianist and pedagogue.

The ability to recruit and retain a studio of applied piano majors and minors is paramount to this position. Participation in university committees and departmental service through recital hearings juries auditions recruitment studio class and other activities is expected.

• Teach applied piano to undergraduate music majors minors and nonmajors
• Perform with the jazz faculty
• Mentor and guide students in professional activities
• Recruit and retain applied piano students (music majors and minors)
• Engage in meaningful service to the Department of Music as assigned
• Collaborate with faculty in the development of the program curriculum content and pedagogy to ensure the quality of the student experience and student recruitment

Required Degree

Earned doctorate degree or masters degree with equivalent professional experience in classical or jazz piano performance. Doctoral candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered.

Minimum Requirements

• Experienceteaching applied piano
• Priorexperience teaching at the collegiate level
• Experienceteaching class piano
• Performanceand teaching expertise in both classical and jazz/commercial genres
• Abilityto recruit retain and mentor a studio of piano majors minors and nonmajor
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference may be given to applicants with a completed DMA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Significant career as a professional pianist in both the jazz and classical idioms
• Significant administrative and leadership skills
• Pedagogue in the jazz tradition bebop and related harmonic concepts
  

Required Application Materials

To apply submit a cover letter curriculum vitae links to video recordings of 3 pieces that adequately reflect your strengths in both classical and jazz settings links to a 30 minute unedited video of the candidate teaching an applied piano lesson or group piano class 1 page statement of teaching philosophy and the names/contact information for four professional references.

Review of Applications begins on December 1 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions to the committee chair Dr. Jordan VanHemert Associate Professor of Music at

Annual salary $54090.00 with excellent benefits including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 8/1/2027
Applications will be accepted until: 12/1/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process it is critical to create a profile.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State Universitys policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required Experience:

Junior IC