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Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati is a hub for the arts such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel with a vibrant arts scene including notable galleries. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people.

The Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre and Dance programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. The Visual Arts Program offers a unique and challenging opportunity for aspiring artists and designers who seek professional training in the arts. All programs of study share a fundamental commitment to the premise that for the next generation of creative artists and educators to face the challenges of the 21st century they must be equipped with the creative and intellectual tools to succeed. Visual Arts Program has 19 full-time faculty and 4 full-time staff that embrace a comprehensive hands-on approach of working with materials and techniques while developing critical thinking skills related to the various visual arts disciplines and studio training. In addition, our NKU Art Galleries serve as a premier venue for the exhibition of high-quality artworks from regional, national, and international artists as well as a creative forum for students, the campus community, and region.

Additional responsibilities include student mentoring, sculpture studio management, portfolio/senior show reviews, and providing direction and guidance for advancing the University’s strategic priorities of inclusive excellence, student retention, and graduation. Spatial Arts is located in a dedicated facility that includes a state of the art woodshop, metal shop, and foundry. Also housed in the facility are wheel throwing and hand building areas, a glaze room, clay mixing room, and kilns. The spatial arts area has a full-time shop technician/project coordinator to assist students and faculty in the use of facilities and equipment.

College-level teaching experience preferred.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate strengths and technical experience in the afore-mentioned areas of expertise. To apply, submit the following items electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu (may either include a link to a URL or submit PDF attachments (9MB) maximum for each item).

1. Cover Letter (outlining qualifications)
2. CV
3. Names and Contact Information of 3 references
4. Diversity Statement*
5. Artist Statement / Research Interests
6. Portfolio of Professional Work – (20 images of personal work with descriptions/image list)
7. Teaching Philosophy
8. Portfolio of Student Work – (20 images of student work with descriptions/image list)

*The diversity statement should provide the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional career. (In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, candidates are not expected to disclose their identity or membership either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. Demographic information is solicited through the application process; however, those data are confidential and are not provided to members of the search committee.)

Any candidate who is offered a position at NKU will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Questions regarding the use of the website should be directed to the Human Resources Department at jobs@nku.edu.

Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Brad McCombs, Visual Arts Program Head, via email: mccombsr1@nku.edu.

Suggested application deadline:
Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022 and continue until the position has been filled. (For full consideration we encourage applications before January 10.)

For additional information on NKU, visit nku.edu and art.nku.edu

The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University offers a wide array of degree programs in the visual and performing arts. The Music Program within the School of the Arts offers a BME in Music Education (Choral/Vocal and Instrumental), a BM in Performance (Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, and Voice) a BM in Composition, and a BA in Music (Liberal Studies and Audio Production). The Music Program is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. See the Music web site at music.nku.edu for additional information.

Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University is a 14,000-student nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, a large community of working artists, musicians and designers and a variety of theaters. It offers an outstanding quality of life and an affordable cost of living. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.

• Teaching, inventory, scheduling, and curriculum for the class piano course
• Applied piano instruction
• Provide leadership for the Bachelor of Music Performance – Piano Pedagogy degree
• Oversee the piano lab
• Maintenance and supervision of the department piano inventory
• Encourage, recruit and retain a diverse student and faculty population
• Maintain a commitment to excellence in performance

• Masters degree in piano performance or pedagogy is required. The candidate must have the degree in hand prior to the beginning of the teaching responsibilities or August 2022. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a Doctorate degree. (PhD – DM – DMA)
• The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the recruitment and retention of a diverse student and faculty population.
• The candidate must demonstrate experience in organization and leadership. Additional consideration will be given to teaching and/or leadership responsibilities at the collegiate level.
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching. Applicant must demonstrate an acumen to applied instruction. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with group piano instructional experience.
• The candidate must demonstrate a high level of performance ability and experience in either piano solo work or accompaniment.

Required materials

• Letter of application.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• A statement of personal philosophy to diversity and inclusion. Discuss why they are important to higher education. Where applicable, include examples that demonstrate experience and commitment in promoting and/or fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• A statement on the candidate’s Philosophy of Teaching. Applicants should address an approach to applied instruction, group piano and teaching non-piano majors.
• A list of 3 references with phone numbers and addresses.
• Link(s) to performance video(s) or audio recording(s). Special consideration will be given to applicants that demonstrate solo and collaborative recordings.