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Duke University, Music Department

Position ID:
Duke-Music Department-NRR2 [#30956]
Position Title: 
Part-time Instructor
Position Type:
Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Music / Piano
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/31 11:59PMhelp popup** (posted 2025/10/23, updated 2025/10/22)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Music at Duke University seeks to hire an instructor to teach applied piano to music majors, minors, and non-majors. The position entails a teaching load of up to 15 hours per week, along with participation in additional piano area activities for one hour per week. This is a one semester non-regular rank leave replacement faculty position for the spring 2026 semester. 

Primary Responsibilities: 
  • Applied Lessons: provide weekly piano instruction to undergraduate and graduate students. 
  • Chamber Music Coaching: coaching of up to three chamber music ensembles as part of the 15 hour teaching load. 
  • Piano Area Events: attend and support all piano area activities, including: 
    • piano area recitals 
    • piano master classes 
    • graduating student recitals 
    • 2-3 studio classes 
  • Artistic Supplement Review: assist in reviewing and evaluating classical piano artistic supplements submitted by prospective students applying to Duke University. 
 The instructor will be expected to ensure continuity and a smooth transition for existing piano students. A high level of professionalism, reliability, and integration into the department’s curriculum is essential. 

A master’s degree or higher in piano performance is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in piano performance and broad knowledge of the repertoire. In addition, candidates must have collegiate-level teaching experience, including individual instruction and chamber music coaching. Please submit a CV and cover letter by October 31, 2025.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
music.duke.edu
email address
919-660-3310
 
Duke University Department of Music
PO Box 90665
Durham, NC 27708