Minneapolis,
Lansing, Michigan
Athens, Ohio
Posted: 22-Apr-26
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: R149102
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.
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 States Shared Values.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday https://osu.wd1.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 Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three 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 Williams.1679@osu.edu
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The School of Music, housed in the new Timashev Family Music Building, is home to a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performing artists, composers, scholars, and master teachers who are specialists in their fields. The faculty serves a student body of approximately 300 undergraduate and 90 graduate music majors, as well as hundreds of non-music majors who are pursuing music minors, taking classes, or participating in one of the many performance ensembles. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
