Assistant Professor of Piano & Collaborative Arts

Jamestown, ND
Full Time
Experienced
Assistant Professor of Piano & Collaborative Arts
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Piano & Collaborative Arts
Location: University of Jamestown, Jamestown, North Dakota
Employment Type: Full-time, 9-month faculty position starting August 2027
Application Deadline: Open until filled
FLSA Status: Exempt

The University of Jamestown invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Piano and Collaborative Arts beginning in August 2027.  Applicants must be committed to liberal arts undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship/creative activity and service. The successful candidate will be a collaborative artist and pianist, a highly effective teacher, and an enthusiastic recruiter who will continue to build the piano and accompanying program

About the University of Jamestown:
The University of Jamestown (UJ) is a private, liberal arts university founded in 1883, committed to providing a student-centered education that combines academic excellence with professional preparation and personal growth. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, UJ offers a close-knit community with small class sizes, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities
  • -Serve as the pianist for:
    • Faculty performances
    • Student recitals
    • Ensemble and musical theater rehearsals/performances
  • -Instruct piano majors and oversee the class piano/proficiency program
  • -Teach music history and other related curricula as well as a general music history course
Qualifications:
  • -An earned doctorate in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance, or closely related field is preferred. 
  • -Candidates with a master's degree and significant experience as a collaborative artist will also be considered.

Application Process:
Provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents of discrimination.
 
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