Adjunct Instructor of Music - Collaborative Piano

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Working Title Adjunct Instructor of Music - Collaborative Piano Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Adjunct/Part Time/GA $ Amount $35/clock hour Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

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Posting Number A0232026 Department Name Music Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas is searching for an Adjunct Collaborative Pianist. The faculty member is responsible for serving as accompanist for ensembles, recitals, degree recitals, faculty recitals, guest artist recitals, and instruction as needed. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is adjunct.

The Department of Music in the College of the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences enjoys endowments and private scholarship funds of approximately $2 million, annual university performance scholarships of over $850,000, a visiting artist series, and NASM accreditation. Many performances are presented in the state-of-the-art, 1100+-seat, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall and the new Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, a 100,000 sq ft arts space in the heart of the campus, home to Music Art, and Theatre. The department serves 250+ majors and minors, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees: BA, BM (Music Education, Composition, Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Jazz and Studio Music), MM (Music Education, Performance, Conducting, Theory), as well as a Graduate Performance Certificate program. The faculty is composed of no fewer than 33 full-time and approximately 18 adjunct members, most of whom have national and international reputations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include collaborative piano work, ensemble accompaniment, student degree recitals, graduate recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artists as assigned.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

Qualifications include the MM, DMA or the equivalent in professional music performance and demonstrated success as an artist. Performance experience and experience teaching a diverse student population at the college level is preferred.

License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred) University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Background Check Requirements 00 - 01 - Criminal/Sex/Drug Desired start date 08/16/2026

Posting Detail Information

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date 06/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

In the "Portfolio/Supplemental Materials" section of this application, please include links to recent performances.

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• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Portfolio / Supplemental Materials

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