Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Music (DMA or PhD) from a nationally accredited institution. The doctorate must be completed no later than August 2024.
National recognition and accomplishment as a professional pianist
Record of success as a teacher of applied piano
Minimum of two years postsecondary teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano from a nationally accredited institution.
International and national recognition and accomplishment as a professional pianist
Record of success in recruitment and retention of piano majors.
Minimum of three years postsecondary teaching experience
About the Department
The Department of Music is housed within UMD’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The University of Minnesota Duluth is located in northeastern Minnesota at the tip of Lake Superior, approximately 160 miles north of Minneapolis. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX9stVs_0I&t=7s)


The Department of Music comprises 100 undergraduate majors, offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music Degrees. Music students and faculty play a leading role in offering cultural and artistic enrichment to the campus, community, and upper Midwest area through outreach and scholarly/creative activities. Ensembles include Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, University Singers, Chamber Singers, Concert Chorale and Vocal Jazz. The UMD Music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information about the department and its programs please see https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments/music.

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.