Position SummaryThe College of Music at Michigan State University seeks an exceptional pianist and piano teacher to join the piano area.  This full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor will begin in Fall 2024.  The Keyboard Area at Michigan State University is committed to the highest level of teaching and performance and is an integral part of a dynamic and active College of Music.  We seek a world-class performer, effective teacher and collaborative colleague to join our faculty and serve students in a number of different capacities.

　　The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students in applied piano, piano chamber music literature, undergraduate collaborative piano, chamber music, and other courses as needed by the College of Music.  The successful candidate will recruit high-level students at all degree levels and will maintain a nationally and internationally prominent performance and research career with a commitment to work that champions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.  

　　Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required DegreeDoctorate -Musical Arts, Piano or commensurate professional experience

　　Minimum Requirements-DMA in a piano related field or commensurate professional experience.

　　-Demonstrated experience as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist

　　-Extensive knowledge of the piano chamber music literature

　　-Demonstrated successful teaching experience

　　-Evidence of a commitment to DEIB

　　Desired Qualifications-Record of successful college-level teaching

　　-Record of success recruiting students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

　　-Record of sustained performance and research activity at the national and international levels.

　　Required Application MaterialsPlease provide (1) letter of application, (2) list of 3-5 references, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) list of links to live solo and chamber music recordings totaling a minimum of 60 minutes (if links are not possible, please contact Shawn Mahorney at  to make other arrangements).  

　　Special InstructionsPlease provide (1) letter of application, (2) list of 3-5 references, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) list of links to live solo and chamber music recordings totaling a minimum of 60 minutes (if links are not possible, please contact Shawn Mahorney at  to make other arrangements).  

　　Review of Applications Begins On12/18/2023

　　Websitewww.music.msu.edu

　　Department StatementWith 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate.  For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu.

　　MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.