Working Title: Instructor of Collaborative Piano
Position #: E00306
Department: Music
Employment Status:
Adjunct (Up to 28 hours)
Type of Employment:
Adjunct
# of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Closing:
4/3/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
Adjunct (Part-Time) Instructor of Collaborative Piano (Non-Tenure Track). Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for an Adjunct Collaborative Pianist beginning August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will rehearse and perform as a collaborative pianist for student and faculty recitals, lessons, and rehearsals, for both vocalists and instrumentalists, and will rehearse and perform with choirs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be directed toward other musical opportunities in the area such as private piano teaching, sacred music, and additional performance activities, as desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrate strong ability in collaborative piano with singers and instrumentalists.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
Demonstrate reliability and strong organizational skills.
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 am CST on the position closing date.
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 1 and continue until the positions are filled.
For additional background information contact Dr. Lauren Schack Clark, Chair, Collaborative Piano Search Committee, A-State Department of Music. Phone: 870-897-1782. Email: lsclark@astate.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree in Piano or Collaborative Piano is required, Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups associated with a major university music program including students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and community members.
Materials: Applicants should upload a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information of five professional references. Candidates must also upload a PDF which contains web links (YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) to video and/or audio recordings of live performances by the applicant.
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
