Assistant/Associate Professor and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano Program, Tenure-Track, Music

Description

The Baylor School of Music is seeking an experienced artist teacher to lead its Collaborative Piano Program. The successful candidate will teach, develop and coordinate all aspects of the Collaborative Piano Program, and will contribute meaningfully within the collaborative piano field, both nationally and internationally. This full-time, tenure-track appointment will begin August 2026.

About the Keyboard Division and Collaborative Piano Program:

For more than three quarters of a century, Baylor University has been a center of advanced study for pianists and organists. With seven full-time, resident faculty members, the Baylor keyboard division boasts a strong tradition of successful alumni with an impressive record of professional accomplishments. Additionally, three collaborative pianist faculty serve the vocal division while two collaborative pianist faculty serve the instrumental division. Between 40 and 45 undergraduate students are currently pursuing degrees in keyboard performance, pedagogy, music education, or church music, and 10-15 graduate students are working to earn degrees in performance, collaborative piano, or piano performance and pedagogy. 

About the Baylor School of Music:

At the Baylor School of Music, faith and artistry meet purpose. Our faculty guide exceptional students through a rigorous, musically rich education, where every performance, composition, and collaboration reflects excellence and depth. From captivating performers to musical scholars to contemporary innovators, Baylor shapes versatile artists and educators who thrive creatively and professionally.

What sets Baylor apart?

• A vibrant community of 300 students from all 50 states and around the globe.
• Award-winning ensembles that have performed at every major national conference in the United States, and many of the world’s most prestigious venues.
• Our Emmy-nominated television concert event, A Baylor Christmas, reaches 150,000 households during the holidays.
• Over 300 live performances annually, giving students real-world experiences that prepare them for professional careers.
• Global opportunities through study abroad and mission trips—from Kenya to Japan to Brazil.
• Winners of Semper Pro Musica, our signature student competition, perform at Carnegie Hall.

Joining Baylor means becoming part of a legacy that combines rigorous artistry with a deep sense of purpose. Here, students and faculty together prepare a new generation of musicians and scholars to lead, serve, and inspire.

Appointment Date:   August 2026

Responsibilities:                    

• In collaboration with ensemble directors and applied faculty, manage the collaborative assignments for faculty and student accompanists (undergraduate, graduate and teaching associates)
• Support and mentor collaborative piano faculty as needed
• Teach applied students in collaborative piano at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Teach allied subjects such as Vocal and Instrumental Accompanying
• Maintain an active performance profile on and off campus
• Initiate and direct collaborative piano recruiting efforts and auditions
• Restructure the Collaborative Piano Program to more efficiently and effectively serve the needs of faculty, students, and ensembles
• Participate in School of Music and University service as appropriate
• Engage in significant professional and creative activities and/or research within the discipline, and contribute to the rich musical and intellectual life and mission of Baylor University and the School of Music

RANK AND SALARY

• Full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
• Rank and salary competitive and commensurate with experience

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan,