Assistant Professor of Music

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music

Full or Part Time: Full time

Hours: 40

Exempt: Yes

Supervisory Org: Music (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Music at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music in Piano, starting July 1, 2027. The position will include teaching applied piano lessons, class piano, and piano ensemble, as well as accompanying vocal and instrumental students. In addition, the successful candidate will teach courses in either Music Theory or Music History, based on the candidate’s interest and background, and general education courses. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, an ability to engage a broad spectrum of students, and a willingness to lead in departmental and university service, including recruitment and retention initiatives and mentoring students. Candidates should have a research/creative activity record/agenda aligned with undergraduate education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• DMA in Piano Performance, Collaborative Piano, or related field; ABD will be considered if the doctorate is completed by July 1, 2027.
• Evidence of successful collegiate teaching in piano and other music classes.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Record of success accompanying voice and instruments in a variety of styles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in recruiting and retention initiatives
• Evidence of successful collegiate teaching in either Music Theory or Music History

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Links to performance videos (at least one example each of solo and collaborative playing)
• Samples of Classroom Teaching (videos, syllabi, evaluations, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed on-campus, generally inside, and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.