Posting Number F2556P
Working Title Assistant Professor of Piano
Department Franklin-School of Music
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music (www.music.uga.edu) is among the leading schools of music in the region and nationally. Home to approximately five hundred students and a faculty of sixty-five, the Hodgson School includes comprehensive programs, with degrees at the undergraduate level through the master’s and doctorate. Our celebrated faculty, outstanding facilities, and talented students build a supportive and rich environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Each year the School hosts nearly 350 public performances. Graduates from our programs have been internationally successful in their chosen fields.
The HHSOM piano area (https://music.uga.edu/piano) features internationally recognized faculty, attracting award-winning young musicians from the United States and abroad. The Hodgson School became Georgia’s first All-Steinway School in 1996 and boasts outstanding performance and practice facilities with keyboard instruments maintained by two full-time Steinway-trained piano technicians. Of note are recent purchases of a Steinway Spirio piano, a Hamburg concert grand, and 30 new practice instruments. The piano area benefits from a collaborative relationship with the nationally recognized UGA Performing Arts Center, with regular masterclasses by acclaimed PAC artists including, in 2025-2026, Angela Hewitt, Haochen Zhang, Leif-Ove Andsnes, and Isata Kanneh-Mason. Piano faculty also host regional and national symposia, including serving as host for three national festivals of the American Liszt Society, an annual Piano Symposium, and a biennial Chamber Music Athens festival. Piano area students benefit from ample opportunities, including a biennial showcase at Steinway Hall in New York City.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 11/14/2025
Job Closing Date
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing their academic qualifications and professional experience, showing how they will add value to the program. The cover letter (maximum 3 pages) should highlight information related to their teaching philosophy and specific examples of how their teaching, service, and research/creative activity will support the success of students from a variety of interests and backgrounds. The cover letter should also address areas of potential classroom instruction and other areas of expertise.
Additionally, application materials should include the following: YouTube links to at least 3 stylistically diverse, unedited live recordings from performances in the past three years; unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned; names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Candidates may also be asked to provide links to teaching samples at a later juncture. Questions about the about the position can be directed to Dr. Liza Stepanova, chair of the search committee, (lstepan@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title Assistant Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in piano (such as a Doctor of Musical Arts, conferred no later than July 1, 2026).
Position Summary
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia (UGA) announces a tenure track, assistant professor of piano search seeking a colleague to join a vibrant piano area with a strong national and international reputation. Primary duties include applied instruction to undergraduate and graduate piano majors; teaching courses in piano literature, accompanying, and/or other areas aligned with candidate’s expertise; coaching of chamber music; active participation in area activities and recruitment. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure track appointment. Targeted start date: August 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Additional Requirements
Candidates lacking a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments as a professional pianist and piano pedagogue. Candidates without a doctoral degree must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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