Job Description

Position Information

Title Assistant Professor Piano (TT) Campus Stockton Department Piano Posting Number F01102 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date 09/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific announces a full-time tenure-track appointment for Assistant Professor of Piano. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative teacher/performer whose background, professional performing accomplishments, and pedagogy will attract and retain students to the wide variety of program offerings at Pacific’s Conservatory. The expectation is to develop and then sustain a studio of 16 – 18 music major pianists at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Excellent applied lesson teaching is the primary responsibility, and additional teaching duties could include courses such as pedagogy, chamber music, and/or a related area of expertise. The incumbent will be expected to build a career of first regional and, over time, national, distinction as a musician, pianist, and pedagogue, one perceived as a clear advocate for and mentor to undergraduate, HS and MS pianists, and their teachers. In collaboration with Pacific’s ensemble and applied faculty, the selected candidate’s career arc and skills must be sufficient to recruit, retain, and sustain a collegiate/pre-professional-level studio of pianist music majors. Key is the candidate’s ability to recruit, retain, and develop piano students who enter Pacific at collegiate and/or pre-professional levels. Participation in school-wide committees and departmental hearings, auditions, recruitment, master classes, and other activities is expected. The incumbent will supervise collaborative pianists and class piano faculty.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• College level experience highly desirable.
• A steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education.
• Proven expertise as an innovative performer and teacher, conversant with contemporary music, and skilled in a range of canonical and contemporary piano pedagogies.
• A record of accomplishment in an array of ensemble and solo settings and ability to teach students to model professional expectations in those settings.
• An ability to attract, develop and mentor forward-thinking student musicians at levels appropriate to their major.
• Potential for increasingly national and international reach as a piano performer and collaborator in professional and educational settings.
• Willingness and ability to be part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission.
• Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music that includes, but is not limited to, canonical works.
• Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest.
• An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their major.
• Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching, performance, and/or in class settings.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work performed during standard business hours between 8AM and 5PM. Occasional overtime required to meet critical business deadlines. May require some nights and weekends

Hiring Range $72,000-$83,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Special Instructions

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to videos of the candidate, ideally in teaching and performance settings, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information for three references who may be contacted by the search committee. Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until position is filled

Contact Information Contact Email conservatory@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 3 Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.