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Infographic showing various Worship Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,611 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Piano

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a Christian university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to �stay� in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.
Our staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of our students and community. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
OVERVIEW
- FULL TIME
Oral Roberts University (ORU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the College of Arts & Cultural Studies, School of Worship, Media, and Performing Arts. ORU seeks a versatile artist-educator who embodies ORU's "Whole Person" philosophy and is dedicated to developing Holy Spirit-empowered leaders through musical excellence.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Applied Piano, Class Piano, Piano Skills for Contemporary Worship and other courses as appropriate to the candidate's strengths, beginning in late August of 2026.
The Department of Music offers the following degrees: B.M. in Music Education, B.M. in Performance (Vocal, Instrumental, and Keyboard), B.S. in Commercial Music, B.S. in Worship Leadership, and B.A. in Music. ORU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is an All-Steinway School.
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact Dr. Armenio Suzano, Director of Music, at asuzano@oru.edu
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Teach applied lessons in classical piano to undergraduate music majors and non-majors, teach and mentor students in worship piano, emphasizing lead-sheet reading, chord-chart navigation in traditional and contemporary worship styles.
  • Oversee and instruct group piano classes for music majors, focusing on functional keyboard skills.
  • Lead courses in piano improvisation (or integrated sessions within applied lessons).
  • Preference given to candidates with the ability to teach music theory courses within the core curriculum.
  • Additional assignments maybe made based on departmental needs and the candidate's qualification.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A terminal degree (Doctorate) in Music (e.g., DMA, PhD) from an accredited institution or a master's degree (MM) with commensurate experience is required.
  • Minimum experience of 5 (five) years of professional performance and/or collegiate teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated excellence in classical performance, worship leading/performance, and improvisation.
  • Spiritual Commitment: Candidates must fully support ORU's Statement of Faith, Honor Code, and mission.
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Complete the ORU faculty application
  2. Provide a letter of interest that directly addresses the position profile above, curriculum vitae and transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your CV and application.
  3. Provide 3 (three) letters of reference
  4. Links to at least three video recordings of recent performances (include both classical and worship/improvisation samples)

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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