Description

Position Summary

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a tenured or tenure-track position in piano. Expected start date: 08/01/2026. Responsibilities include studio teaching of piano majors at all levels and in all degree and diploma programs; possible coaching of chamber music; potential teaching of doctoral seminar in piano literature if candidate's interests and qualifications warrant. Service on Jacobs School committees, and participation in department meetings, hearings, competition juries, auditions, recruitment activities, and doctoral advisory committees is expected.

Basic Qualifications

Artist Teacher with established national and international reputation as a performing pianist and the capacity for successful teaching at the university level. Completed doctoral degree in piano or related field at the time of appointment (August 1, 2026); comparable professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Cecilia Bass at the IU Jacobs School of Music, (812) 855-5541 ceciflem@iu.edu

Salary and Rank

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions

A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass, (812) 855-5541 ceciflem@iu.edu

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Deadline: Screening will begin on December 2 and will continue until the position is filled.