Job Description / Duties

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Doctor of Music or ABD in Collaborative Piano. Excellent piano skills including sight reading and extensive knowledge of a variety of historical styles and ornamentation from the Baroque through Contemporary literature. Extensive collaborative performance experience. Experience coaching opera, art song, and instrumental literature. The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Information

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, links to videos of performances and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references. Video web links can be uploaded utilizing the online media presentation during the online application process or applicants may upload a list of links in a Word document.

https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/68111

*The successful candidate will coach and perform with master’s degree candidates as well as undergraduate performance majors at highly visible competitions and performances. This person will perform with faculty and guests in recitals. Additional duties may be assigned based on the department need and strength of the candidate.

* Ability to work collegially with faculty colleagues, administration, and alumni while maintaining MSU’s Public Affairs Mission of cultural competence, community engagement, and ethical leadership.

Contact Information

https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/68111
Dr. Paula Patterson
paulapatterson@missouristate.edu