Assistant Professor, Piano

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Performing Arts is seeking an extraordinary pianist/pedagogue/collaborative pianist to join its Music Program as a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor of piano. Instructional duties include applied lessons, piano ensemble, and piano literature. The successful candidate will be responsible for sustaining and expanding our keyboard program while maintaining an active presence in the community in both solo and collaborative performances. Primary consideration will be given to candidates with a strong background in teaching at the collegiate level as well as extensive experience as a collaborative pianist and chamber musician. The anticipated start date is August 2026.   

UCF is a major metropolitan research university to a student population of nearly 70,000 students. Located in Orlando, it is the center of a growing, diverse community of nearly two million people. The Department of Music, within the School of Performing Arts, offers B.A., BME, B.M. (composition, jazz studies, and performance), B.S. (entertainment management), and M.A. degrees. For more information about the Department of Music, please visit our website at performingarts.cah.ucf.edu. For more information about UCF, please visit the website at www.ucf.edu. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in piano from an accredited institution and 5 years of progressive relevant professional experience.

• 2 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.

• A demonstrated record of excellence in piano performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DMA, DM, or PhD in Music with specialty in piano from an accredited institution.

• 3 or more years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.   

• A proven track record for recruiting talented piano students. 

• Documented success of teaching in the discipline.    

• An exceptional reputation as a performer at the national level.

• An exceptional reputation as a collaborative pianist at the national level.

• The ability to accompany faculty performers and collaborate with ensembles when appropriate.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

• A letter of application detailing teaching, recruiting, and performing experiences.

• Current Curriculum Vitae.  

• A link to video(s) of LIVE performances that showcase your abilities as a solo and collaborative pianist.   

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Joe Gennaro, Chair, Assistant Professor of Piano search via email at: Joe.Gennaro@ucf.edu

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. 

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options. 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment. 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.