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322216
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Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.
We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable And Comprehensive Benefits Package
This position begins August 14, 2026.
The Performing Arts Department at Glendale Community College (AZ) is seeking a pianist who is both an accomplished artist and an experienced teacher. The department’s music program serves over 200 music majors and offers both an Associate of Arts in Fine Arts for transfer and an Associate of Applied Science in Audio Production Technologies. Glendale Community College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of successful teaching and collaboration. Primary responsibilities include teaching class piano and applied piano, recruiting and advising piano students, and assisting with the selection of adjunct faculty for the piano area. Additional duties include overseeing the maintenance of the piano inventory and managing budgets and scholarships for piano students.
Depending on departmental needs, the successful candidate may also contribute expertise in related areas such as music theory, aural skills, ensembles, musical theatre, music technology, or performance disciplines including chamber music, popular music, jazz, or non-Western music.
Essential Functions
Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following fields:
Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your master’s degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials.
MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Apply on or before Monday, February 2, 2026 to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
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Job Title
Piano Faculty
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Job ID
322216
Location
Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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Email this Job
Salary Range
$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE
Work Calendar
9 months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.
We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable And Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
This position begins August 14, 2026.
The Performing Arts Department at Glendale Community College (AZ) is seeking a pianist who is both an accomplished artist and an experienced teacher. The department’s music program serves over 200 music majors and offers both an Associate of Arts in Fine Arts for transfer and an Associate of Applied Science in Audio Production Technologies. Glendale Community College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of successful teaching and collaboration. Primary responsibilities include teaching class piano and applied piano, recruiting and advising piano students, and assisting with the selection of adjunct faculty for the piano area. Additional duties include overseeing the maintenance of the piano inventory and managing budgets and scholarships for piano students.
Depending on departmental needs, the successful candidate may also contribute expertise in related areas such as music theory, aural skills, ensembles, musical theatre, music technology, or performance disciplines including chamber music, popular music, jazz, or non-Western music.
Essential Functions
Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following fields:
- Music, any specialization
- MHL, MUP, MUC, MTC, MUS
- Music Theory, Music Performance, Music History, Music Therapy
- Recent college experience teaching Class/Group Piano
- Recent experience teaching Applied Piano
- Experience working or teaching in collaborative piano, musical theatre, and/or piano pedagogy
- Experience working or teaching in one or more related music fields that are not piano (e.g., music theory and aural perception, large musical ensembles and/or chamber music)
- Experience working or teaching in one or more related contemporary music fields that are not piano (e.g., music technology, music business and other performance areas such as popular music, jazz and/or non-Western music)
- DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) or PhD in music with graduate-level coursework in piano
- Professional performance experience in piano
- Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense
- Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
- May require numerous evenings or weekends
- May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
- May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs
Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your master’s degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials.
MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Apply on or before Monday, February 2, 2026 to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
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