Texas Lutheran University Looking for Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Piano Studies and Music Theory Full Time

Texas Lutheran University invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the TLU School of Music to begin August 2024.

We seek a colleague who
demonstrates leadership and vision in the areas of music theory and piano studies; evidence of successful teaching and strong pedagogical
understanding in both areas; ability to recruit and retain students; experience in collaborative piano; understanding of and sensibility for
a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. teaching the department’s
   music theory sequence;
2. coordinate all aspects of the piano division, including piano proficiencies;
3. teach piano
   lessons 
4. collaborative piano
5. serving on audition, recital, and jury panels 
6. ongoing pursuit of
   professional performance opportunities, collaborative music performances, publications, pedagogical research, lectures, and scholarly
   research.

The successful candidate will teach in-person classes on our Seguin campus. 

Expectations include:

• engaging in recruitment and retention initiatives;
• university committee service;
• academic advising;
• involvement with the campus community. 

We seek a colleague who can both challenge and support majors from a diverse
student body, and one who is committed to collaboration, diversity, and inclusiveness. Candidates should display a commitment to working
with colleagues in the School of Music and university-wide, and have an understanding of and appreciation for a church-related
university.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate required (ABD considered with completion by August 2024). Review of complete
applications will begin October 30, 2023, and remain open until December 11, 2023. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful
completion of background check and pending budgetary approval.

To receive full consideration, each candidate should submit the
following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred): 

1. letter of application addressing the above
   criteria,
2. a current curriculum vitae,
3. a statement of teaching philosophy,
4. a statement of research interests,
5. three professional references (names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers),
6. unrestricted links to video
   recordings of recent performances, and
7. unrestricted links to video recordings of teaching demonstrations – piano lessons and
   music theory (please use online platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar; videos should be directly accessible, without download, from a
   link),
8. submit a statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, research, or
   service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations. 

Also, arrange for three confidential
letters of reference to be submitted separately. These letters may be from the list of professional references or from others. One of the
letters should specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience.

Candidates reaching the final round of consideration
will be expected to perform a 30-minute recital on campus.

All documents are to be submitted electronically at [email protected]. Candidates should be prepared to submit additional materials upon
request. Additional questions can be directed to the School of Music office at [email protected].

Texas Lutheran University is NASM accredited, offering Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance
and Music Education, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, seeks
applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of
Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic/Latinx, with a strong Black/African American presence as well. Candidates who have professional skills,
experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are
particularly sought.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. TLU is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of
leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

TLU is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional
colleges in the West, ranking third on the list for “Best Value”. This is the ninth consecutive year TLU has been featured on
the “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social
Mobility – the fifth year the university has appeared in this category.

TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is also
subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The University is committed to enhancing diversity and
inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.