Student Internships
The Frances Clark Center invites applications for the 2024 internship program. Internships are open to current students or recent graduates and offer a range of administrative opportunities in areas such as conferences, programming, publishing, community outreach, event support, communications, production, design, and social media. The internship program is a paid part-time opportunity.
The application portal has now closed. To explore other continuing education, presentation, or publication opportunities for students and new professionals, click here to access our collegiate resources page.
New School for Music Study Associate Director
The New School for Music Study is located in Kingston, New Jersey, a historic community adjacent to Princeton, and serves as a dynamic community music school and learning lab in the area. It serves over 360 students with 22 faculty. The faculty work in a collaborative environment, focused upon the effective instruction of every student of all ages and levels. Professional development and performance opportunities are core aspects of the faculty culture. All faculty members are dedicated teachers, active performers, and contributors to the field of piano pedagogy. The administrative leadership team manages enrollment, community engagement, events, programs, and overall business operations.
Job Description: The position of Associate Director works closely with the Administrative Director to manage all operations and administration for The New School for Music Study. This leadership position oversees operations in collaboration with the Administrative Director, including program management and development, staff and facility management, events, teacher education, community engagement, fundraising, communication and marketing, and related operations and logistics. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Associate Director is a faculty member with a teaching load of up to 14 hours per week and supports the teacher education programs at the school. The position reports to the Administrative Director and works with the senior management team and full staff of NSMS. The position requires residency in New Jersey. Applicants must be eligible to legally work in the United States. There are additional opportunities to engage with the Frances Clark Center and its programs.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
New School for Music Study Full-Time Faculty Member
The New School for Music Study is located in Kingston, New Jersey, a historic community adjacent to Princeton, and serves as a dynamic community music school and learning lab in the area. It serves over 360 students with 22 faculty. The faculty work in a collaborative environment, focused upon the effective instruction of every student of all ages and levels. Professional development and performance opportunities are core aspects of the faculty culture. All faculty members are dedicated teachers, active performers, and contributors to the field of piano pedagogy. The administrative leadership team manages enrollment, community engagement, events, programs, and overall business operations.
Job Description: NSMS full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching piano students of all ages and levels, in both private and group settings. Full-time faculty are also responsible for applicable lesson planning, meetings, and communications. This position also includes assistance with school events and administrative support at both the school and center level. This position reports to the NSMS Administrative Director and requires residency in New Jersey. Applicants must be eligible to legally work in the United States.
The position begins August 20, 2024 and continues through the academic year, concluding on June 25, 2025.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
New School for Music Study Postgraduate Teaching Program
The Postgraduate Teaching Program at The New School for Music Study is a highly competitive program. It provides intensive study in the art of effective piano teaching of all ages and levels of study. Each participant’s teaching is transformed through an in-depth practicum and immersion as a faculty member. Participants are personally mentored in piano teaching of pre-college and adult students. A legacy program of the school and The Frances Clark Center, the Postgraduate Teaching Program is based on the foundational philosophies of founding teachers Frances Clark and Louise Goss.
The Postgraduate Teaching Program is a compensated teaching fellow program. A monthly stipend is provided.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be due on April 15, 2024.
Piano Magazine Position Announcements
No current positions are available. To submit an article for one of our publications, click here to access our publications, guidelines, and submission links.