Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Class Piano

Job Summary

The Bower School of Music & the Arts (BSM&A) at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for a 9-month, multi-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Class Piano.

The Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Class Piano will be responsible for supervising, directing, and teaching the undergraduate Class Piano Program. Duties include overseeing all aspects of curriculum development, assessment, and program administration; maintaining and managing the digital piano laboratory; and teaching undergraduate courses in piano pedagogy. The successful candidate will also provide applied instruction and contribute to other piano area courses as appropriate, actively participate in piano area activities, events, and recruitment efforts, and support the mission of the Bower School of Music & the Arts through additional duties as assigned. The position may also involve leadership in the future implementation of a new undergraduate degree concentration in piano pedagogy. The successful candidate is expected to pursue scholarly and creative activities, including publications in professional journals and presentations at regional and national conferences, and to engage with local and regional piano teachers and music teaching organizations.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Provide instruction and curriculum development in piano pedagogy, piano methods, and learning theories/approaches with ability to teach in other related areas.
• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
• Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.
• Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.
• Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field.
• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.
• Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission.
• Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities.
• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities.
• Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in music education and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
• Mentor students in music education and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community.
• Work collegially and actively on program development and assessment with faculty and staff in the Music Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Work collegially and actively with the southwest Florida community and FGCU’s academic and non-academic programs.
• Participate in department, college, and university activities, committees, meetings, auditions, and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Piano Pedagogy or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation; completed by start of appointment.
• Experience teaching piano to music