Careers at Virginia Tech

The Instructor of Collaborative Piano will serve as a full-time faculty member within the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech. This 9-month academic year appointment with an initial two-year contract commencing August 2026 involves teaching undergraduate and occasionally graduate students in piano-related disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering instruction in class piano and keyboard skills, as well as instrumental and vocal accompanying techniques. The instructor will coach student ensembles, collaborate with faculty and guest artists in performances, and provide accompaniment for a variety of departmental events including faculty and guest recitals, sophomore continuation exams, senior recitals, and student juries. In addition to teaching and performance responsibilities, the instructor will coordinate accompanying activities across the department and contribute to recruitment and outreach efforts. The candidate is expected to maintain an active professional profile at the regional and national levels and may be assigned additional duties based on their qualifications and the evolving needs of the School.

About the School of Performing Arts
The School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech houses programs in Music, Theatre, and Cinema. Our Theatre program produces a robust season of performances each year, offering students hands-on experience in all aspects of production. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines and are committed to fostering student success through rigorous training and professional engagement. More information about the Theatre program and the School of Performing Arts can be found at www.sopa.vt.edu.

· Master of Music in Piano or Collaborative Piano
· Significant professional experience as a collaborative pianist
· Demonstrated ability to teach piano-related courses and accompanying skills at the collegiate level
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano or Collaborative Piano
· Experience coordinating accompanying activities at the collegiate level
· Experience working with a broad range of student backgrounds and implementing teaching practices that support varied learning needs
· Experience with recruitment and community engagement in a university setting

For full consideration, candidates are asked to submit the following:

• Current CV,
• Cover letter,
• Contact information for three professional references,
• Links to recent live recordings, and
• A one-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidate's ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Salary range is $50,000 - $53,000 per year

40+

Monday, November 17, 2025 - review of submissions will commence on this date and continue until the position is filled

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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