Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/14/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing their academic qualifications and professional experience, showing how they will add value to the program. The cover letter (maximum 3 pages) should highlight information related to their teaching philosophy and specific examples of how their teaching, service, and research/creative activity will support the success of students from a variety of interests and backgrounds. The cover letter should also address areas of potential classroom instruction and other areas of expertise.

Additionally, application materials should include the following: YouTube links to at least 3 stylistically diverse, unedited live recordings from performances in the past three years; unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned; names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Candidates may also be asked to provide links to teaching samples at a later juncture. Questions about the about the position can be directed to Dr. Liza Stepanova, chair of the search committee, (lstepan@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in piano (such as a Doctor of Musical Arts, conferred no later than July 1, 2026).
Position Summary
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia (UGA) announces a tenure track, assistant professor of piano search seeking a colleague to join a vibrant piano area with a strong national and international reputation. Primary duties include applied instruction to undergraduate and graduate piano majors; teaching courses in piano literature, accompanying, and/or other areas aligned with candidate's expertise; coaching of chamber music; active participation in area activities and recruitment. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure track appointment. Targeted start date: August 1, 2026.


Responsibilities:

• Serve as an artist-teacher of piano.
• Teach applied piano lessons to students from undergraduate through doctoral levels
• Actively participate in student recruitment in and out of state.
• Teach piano-related courses as needed, including but not limited to piano literature and accompanying.
• Coach chamber music.
• Maintain a productive career as a research/creative scholar and performer
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements
Candidates lacking a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments as a professional pianist and piano pedagogue. Candidates without a doctoral degree must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated accomplishments in university teaching of piano; minimum of one year.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching courses in piano literature, accompanying and/or other areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated accomplishments in performance, with evidence of an emerging national reputation.
• Demonstrated interest in working collaboratively and effectively with students and faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment that serves a community of students with a wide variety of majors, career paths, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated interest in contributing to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century.
• Demonstrated interest in contributing to Franklin College's mission of multidisciplinary research and collaboration and academic innovation

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents