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Visiting Assistant Professor of Music - Piano Location: Walla Walla, WA Open Date: May 20, 2024 Deadline: Description The Department of Music at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position in Music, with expertise in Piano, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 2024. A completed terminal degree in a related field is required for the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; candidates without a completed terminal degree will be considered at the rank of Visiting Instructor. The person in this position will teach Applied Piano, direct Whitman's Collaborative Piano Ensemble, teach Music in Society (our introductory music culture course, primarily for non-majors), and manage our staff Collaborative Pianists. This position also includes responsibilities as Piano Area Director such as coordinating and participating in piano-related activities including piano maintenance, auditions, studio classes, juries, and managing affiliated Studio Music Instructors and roster allocations. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate depth of expertise both in the studio and in the classroom, work well with students of varying levels of experience from diverse backgrounds, and contribute to our music faculty's collective and ongoing efforts to diversify our curriculum. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. Within a personalized and inclusive environment, the Whitman Department of Music connects student passion for music with diverse approaches to new ways of understanding. Our supportive environment meets students where they are but also challenges them to surpass their own expectations as they perform, create, critically examine, and advocate for the music that matters to them. With three performance halls, a listening center, music technology studio, 14 teaching studios, 25 practice rooms, 2 rehearsal spaces, and the guidance of talented and specialized music faculty, the Whitman Department of Music has the resources to help students realize their dreams. Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment. Located in the vibrant community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, http://whitman.edu/ is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. To apply, go to http://apply.interfolio.com/146556. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and links to rehearsal and performance footage. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits Insurances; basichttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefit