Opportunities

The School of Music at Baylor University seeks an engaging and collaborative educator who can excel at group and applied piano lessons in a Lecturer in Piano role. This full-time lecturer appointment will begin in August 2025.

The Keyboard Division offers an inspiring and dynamic environment for a Lecturer in Piano. With its commitment to academic excellence and artistic development, the division encompasses majors in piano, piano pedagogy, collaborative piano, and organ at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Degrees offered range from Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Music at the undergraduate level to Master of Music at the graduate level.

The Keyboard Division provides students with comprehensive training in technique, performance, literature, and pedagogy. Faculty members benefit from small class sizes, allowing for individualized instruction and mentorship. The School's state-of-the-art facilities, including Steinway pianos, two Steinway Spirios, three Yamaha piano labs, and concert venues like Jones Concert Hall, offer ideal settings for both teaching and performance. As part of a vibrant music community, the division encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and offers opportunities for personal growth and professional development within a supportive and collegial atmosphere. Click here to learn more about the position and our vibrant Baylor community.

ABOUT THE BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Celebrating more than 100 years of musical excellence, the Baylor University School of Music provides transformational experiences that prepare students for careers in mus music careers in a Christian environment characterized by a nurturing resident faculty, an unwavering pursuit of musical excellence, a global perspective, dedication to service and devotion to faith. They investigate the rich musical and cultural heritage of the past, develop superior musical skills and knowledge in the present, and explore and create new modes of musical expression for the future.

While preparing for future leadership roles, students join the School of Music faculty to enhance the quality of community life, enrich the larger culture, and make Baylor a place in which heart, mind, and soul merge. Baylor's School of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Texas Association of Music Schools. Degree programs include bachelor's and master's degrees in performance, music education, academic majors, and doctoral degrees in church music. Degrees leading to the Bachelor of Music Education conform to certification requirements of the Texas Education Agency. Visit the School of Music website to learn more.

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach group piano classes for music majors
Teach applied piano lessons to music majors
Contribute to the artistic and intellectual life of Baylor University and the School of Music
Perform as a collaborative pianist when determined by departmental needs
RANK AND SALARY:

Appointment at Lecturer rank; full-time, continuing annual appointment based on merit; promotion to Senior Lecturer rank possible in six years
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications
Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
Experience in both studio and group teaching at the collegiate level; experience working with music majors preferred
Performance experience and accomplishments
Application Instructions
Screening of applications will begin on October 4, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Nothing received after January 31, 2025, can be considered.

Applicants should submit:

A signed cover letter/letter of application,
An updated curriculum vitae,
Solo and collaborative repertoire list, and
The contact information for three references from whom letters of recommendation may be requested and who may be contacted.
Candidates will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Additional materials may be requested at a future date, including solo and collaborative performance videos and videos of group and private collegiate teaching.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Lesley McAllister, Chair of the Lecturer in Piano Search Committee (Lesley_McAllister@baylor.edu).