Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Piano (Open Rank)

The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Piano to begin August 18, 2025. Duluth hosts a growing and thriving arts community in a landscape that balances small-town feel with big-city opportunities.

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Piano, you will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, advise students, and serve the college, campus, university, discipline, and local community. Additional responsibilities include coordinating departmental programs, curriculum development and recruitment of piano majors.

Details
Start date: August 18, 2025
Salary range: starting at $47,272 commensurate with rank and experience with relocation expenses
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Benefits include a retirement plan with a generous employer match, low-cost medical and dental plan options, and an employee assistance program. See the Benefits section below.

Primary duties of this position will be to teach courses to a diverse group of undergraduate students, including applied piano, class piano, piano literature and pedagogy, and other courses as needed in areas of expertise. Additionally, this individual will coordinate outreach and recruiting activities and develop effective strategies to build enrollment in the piano performance program at the undergraduate level. The candidate will find many opportunities to perform as a soloist and collaborative pianist.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Music (DMA or PhD) from a nationally accredited institution. The doctorate must be completed no later than August 2025 (ie degree in hand in August 2025 when position begins).
• National recognition and accomplishment as a professional pianist
• Record of success as a teacher of applied piano
• Minimum of two years postsecondary teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano from a nationally accredited institution.
• International and national recognition and accomplishment as a professional pianist
• Record of success in recruitment and retention of piano majors.
• Minimum of three years postsecondary teaching experience

The Department of Music is housed within UMD's College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The University of Minnesota Duluth is located in northeastern Minnesota at the tip of Lake Superior, approximately 160 miles north of Minneapolis. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX9stVs_0I&t=7s)

The Department of Music comprises 100 undergraduate majors, offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music Degrees. Music students and faculty play a leading role in offering cultural and artistic enrichment to the campus, community, and upper Midwest area through outreach and scholarly/creative activities. Ensembles include Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, University Singers, Chamber Singers, Concert Chorale and Vocal Jazz. The UMD Music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information about the department and its programs please see https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments/music.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Complete applications must include:

1. Letter of application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy- one page
5. Statement of Equity and Diversity- one page
6. Unofficial transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required at time of interview)
7. Links to 2-3 current video recordings of live performances- please include one solo and one collaborative sample.

Completed online applications will be considered beginning December 1, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Please send any inquiries to:

Dr. Paula Gudmundson
1201 Ordean Ct.
212 Humanities
Duluth, MN 55812
Ph: 218-726-8499
e-mail: gudmu020@d.umn.edu

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).