Job Description

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

Position Title

Artist in Residence - Piano (Music)

FLSA

Department

Department Of Music

Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for the position of

Artist in Residence - Piano

in the Department of Music. We seek an outstanding pianist and educator who demonstrates excellence in performance, teaching, and collaborative artistry. The Artist in Residence will contribute to the musical and cultural life of the university through performance, instruction, and engagement with students, faculty, and the broader community.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teach applied piano lessons to undergraduate music majors and minors; Coach chamber music, accompanying, and collaborative piano activities; Present solo and collaborative performances on campus and in the community; Provide accompaniment for student and faculty recitals, juries, and auditions as needed; Contribute to recruitment and outreach efforts for the Department of Music; Engage in service and creative activity consistent with the mission of the department and university.

The Department of Music at Xavier

A primary objective of the Department of Music is to prepare students to enter one or more of the several important specialized music fields as a career. Music classes, performance opportunities, seminars, and other musical experiences are offered in the department's efforts to prepare the student for graduate study and/or professional work in these areas.

The training of students to make very significant contributions within the African-American community as well as the wider academic and social worlds is a major focus of the Department of Music. The department sponsors a variety of musical concerts and recitals during the academic year. These experiences provide excellent opportunities to hear good quality performances by artists, the music faculty, and music students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano (Doctorate preferred, or equivalent professional experience); Demonstrated excellence as a solo and collaborative performer; Proven success as a teacher of applied piano at the collegiate level; Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student success in a diverse academic environment; Write and Speak English proficiently; Commitment to the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists in both classical and contemporary repertoire; Record of creative or scholarly achievement, community engagement, or interdisciplinary collaboration.

Special Requirements Summary

Work Hours

Full-Time


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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F177P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/03/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Date

11/03/2025

Application Review Date

11/03/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to

https://jobs.xula.edu

. Please submit the following materials:
Enter required documentations here:
(1) Cover Letter addressing qualifications and artistic vision;
(2) Curriculum Vitae with list of performances and teaching experience;
(3) Links to recent recordings or video performances (solo and collaborative);
(3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
(4) A list of at least three references (name, title, contact info) to provide letters of recommendation.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Head, Marcus Ballard, committee chair,

mballar1@xula.edu

.

Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department of Music is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3697


About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.