About the Position:

The Department of Music is seeking a highly qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Keyboard Studies. The new specialized faculty member will join the program in August of 2023. This is a nine (9) month tenure-track position .

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

• Teach a full academic load per semester in in accordance with National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and Virginia State University (VSU) standards and policies, including applied piano, chamber music coaching, and other courses as needed according to the candidate’s areas of expertise.

• Provide leadership to the keyboard area, including oversight of keyboard studies, the piano performance curriculum, and the inventory and maintenance of instruments (including involvement with the university’s Steinway initiative).

• Develop a robust piano studio through reputation of excellence and active recruitment efforts.

• Maintain an active record of scholarly/creative activity, including performances that exhibit a high level of artistry and excellence.

• Maintain active association with professional organizations in the field of study, and with organizations that facilitate connection with communities of prospective students.

• Actively engage with the department in audience development and promotion of activities via social and other media.

• Provide service to the department and the university through student advising, committee assignments, support for university functions, and other services as needed.

• Maintain professional interactions with parties of interest, including prospective students and families, university personnel, representatives of external organizations, and friends of the university.

• Coordinate with the director of the Summer Music Institute to plan choral/vocal summer music camp activities. Plan, implement, and administer summer piano camp as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for Entry:

• Earned doctorate in the piano performance, pedagogy, collaborative, or related. ABD candidates may also be considered.

• Considerable experience as a performing artist (both solo and collaborative) that demonstrates creative and innovative programming, and includes mastery of canonic Western repertoire as well as repertoire outside the mainstream, including music of composers from under-represented communities.

• Demonstrable expertise in piano pedagogy and history of teaching excellence.

• Considerable experience with recruitment and networking within the local music education community.

Preferred, but Not Required:

• Considerable experience teaching piano and piano-related courses at the collegiate level (including group piano).

• Experience with curriculum development.

Special Requirements:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY : Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System ( RMS ). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.