Lyell B. Clay Artist in Residence in Piano

Description

The Department of Music at Williams College announces a fixed-term renewable, half-time (.5 FTE) position of Lyell B. Clay Artist in Residence in Piano, to begin fall of 2026. The initial contract is for 3 years and is renewable thereafter on an ongoing basis. This is a benefits-eligible position; details can be found here [https : / / hr.williams.edu / benefits / ].

Duties :

The Lyell B. Clay Artist in Residence in Piano :

Teaches 8-10 piano students per semester-typically the most advanced students in piano at Williams.

Serves as head of the piano studios, which involves holding auditions for all new and incoming piano students and assigning students to the lesson studios.

Serves as coordinator of and performer in the Williams Chamber Players concert series (four concerts per year).

Serves as the coordinator of student accompanists.

Reviews and assesses approximately 150 piano application supplements annually for Admissions.

Recommends Visiting Artists in piano and arranges masterclasses.

Works with the directors of chamber music to place pianists in student chamber groups.

Serves as a liaison to the chair on matters of piano repair, tuning and replacement.

Qualifications

We seek a pianist who is both an artist and an educator at a high level. The ideal candidate will maintain an active performance profile while being committed to regular contact time with students. An ability to perform and teach works across a wide range of styles and historical periods, including contemporary music, is required. Teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred. An advanced degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Leadership and collaborative communication skills are highly valued in this role.

Application Instructions

A letter of application, detailed resume, and three letters of reference must be submitted by January 15, 2026. In the letter of application, we ask that you speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at :

https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 175644.

Please do not send any additional supporting materials until requested. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here : http : / / dean-faculty.williams.edu / prospectivefaculty / background-check-policy / .

Questions concerning the application should be submitted to : Corinna Campbell, Department Chair : csc3@williams.edu

DEPARTMENT : The Music Department has 11 full-time faculty and approximately 40 part-time Artist Associates and Artists in Residence. The Department maintains an active musical life with over 130 events each year including those by the Berkshire Symphony, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Zambezi Marimba Band, Kusika, Williams Chamber Players, Chinese Music Ensemble, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, I / O New Music, student chamber groups, and visiting artists and ensembles. The Department provides courses for the general student as well as specialized courses for the music major. Further information is available at http : / / music.williams.edu / .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http : / / www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.