Lecturer in General Music Education

Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full time | R149102

Position Overview

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month, non-tenure-track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano starting August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of keyboard studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a wide range of academic and professional goals.

Performance Objectives

Responsibilities will include teaching applied piano to undergraduate and graduate students in various degree programs. Additional duties, depending on the needs of the area, may include teaching courses such as piano literature, as well as coaching chamber music and contributing to the artistic and academic life of the School of Music. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of artistic activity as a performing pianist and clear potential for effective teaching at the university level.

Education And Experience Requirements

Required: Doctoral Degree in Piano

Desired: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically to the Careers at Ohio State website at Myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-in-Piano_R149102-1

A competitive application consists of uploading the following required five elements:

Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeThree to five references who may be contacted (include names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and relationship to applicant)Links to online digital recordings (2–4) of unedited live performances within the past four years.

Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Kenneth Williams at [email protected].

Current Employees and Students

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