What are the responsibilities and job description for the Artist in Residence – Piano (Music) position at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Posting Details
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
KSA's
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.