Tulane University: Humanities & Sciences: School of Liberal Arts: Music
Location: Dixon Hall
Description:
The Newcomb Department of Music, Tulane University, announces a Professor of Practice in Piano position to begin in the fall of 2026. We are seeking a distinguished professional with a diverse skill set. The successful candidate will share their experience as a pedagogue, performer, and collaborative pianist with our students. The candidate will be expected to teach piano, which can include a number of private piano students, piano classes, and/or other appropriate classes depending on departmental need. The candidate will also be expected to accompany private lessons and/ or ensembles. Additionally, the job includes the clerical responsibility of assigning collaborative pianists to private lessons and scheduling them for ensembles and rehearsals.
Qualifications:
By the time of the appointment, the candidate should hold a graduate degree in piano pedagogy, piano performance, or collaborative piano, such as an MM, MFA, DMA, or PhD. At least three years teaching at the college level is preferred.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following through Interfolio: Cover letter; CV; Teaching philosophy statement; a fifteen-minute video of the candidate performing two or three pieces in contrasting styles- this does not have to be a live performance; the contact information of three references (letters will be required of the finalists only). Review of applications will begin November 19, 2025 until position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received before November 19, 2025.
