Instructor of Music and Piano Accompanist

The Instructor of Music and Piano Accompanist at a private college is responsible for providing high-quality keyboard accompaniment for musical performances while teaching and mentoring students in piano and organ. This role supports student artistic growth through engaging instruction and contributes to a vibrant, collaborative academic environment.

What You'll Do

• Deliver applied instruction in piano and organ, fostering student technique, musicianship, and performance readiness
• Provide piano accompaniment for performance students, choral ensembles, and university productions and events
• Mentor students individually, supporting both artistic and academic development
• Collaborate with music and theatre faculty on performances, curriculum, and departmental initiatives
• Stay current with trends in music education and performance practice
• Participate in institutional responsibilities, including required trainings (e.g., Title IX, FERPA) and departmental activities

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated proficiency as a piano accompanist
• Experience teaching piano and organ at the collegiate level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse learners
• Commitment to student success, collaboration, and continuous professional growth
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Mission and Values

Ready to Make an Impact

If you are passionate about music education, performance, and mentoring the next generation of musicians, we invite you to apply and become part of a collaborative academic community dedicated to excellence and purpose.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.