Naples: San Pietro a Majella Conservatory announces a competition for three AFAM018 piano teachers (full-time, permanent).

The San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Music in Naples is announcing a public competition for three full-time, permanent positions as full-time AFAM018 Piano instructors, open on InPA.

Note on the acronym: AFAM stands for Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance; AFAM018 is the Piano department.

What is it about

This is a recruitment process aimed at advanced teachers for placement within a public AFAM institution. The announcement, published on the InPA website, confirms the search for individuals with high-level teaching and artistic skills, capable of guiding students in academic and pre-academic courses through their piano studies.

The professional figure

The AFAM018 Piano Full Professor is a professional figure who, within a Conservatory, develops high-level teaching and artistic activities. Typical responsibilities include individual and laboratory lessons, preparation of exam and concert programs, student evaluation, and participation in committees and institutional projects. The required repertoire ranges from Baroque to contemporary music, with a focus on performance practices and interpretive perspectives. In addition to technical and teaching expertise, solid concert experience and up-to-date knowledge of teaching methodologies are essential. This description is general and does not replace the requirements of the call for applications.

Main requirements

The call for applications lists formal participation requirements, including: Italian or EU citizenship (or equivalent conditions for non-EU citizens), typically between 18 and 69 years of age, physical fitness, enjoyment of civil and political rights, regular military service where applicable, and no disqualifications or licenses that prevent public employment. Specific alternative requirements are also included for admission to the rankings, such as being a permanent professor in the same sector or having completed at least three academic years of teaching within certain timeframes. The full text provides details regarding the three-year academic period and the conditions for teaching service at European or similar institutions, as well as exclusion conditions and methods for demonstrating eligibility. This information is taken from the call for applications and the note accompanying the amending decree; it does not replace the official guidelines.

Contract, positions and headquarters

Positions: 3. Location: San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Music, Naples, via San Pietro a Majella 35, 80138 Naples. Contract type: full-time, permanent, first-level teaching position, National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL AFAM) for Education and Research, AFAM sector. The position is subject to the contractual conditions in force in the CCNL AFAM and the authorization decree provided for by Presidential Decree 83/2024. Salary is not specified in the announcement; reference is made to the relevant job description and contract. The amended announcement specifies that the location and start date are subject to the adoption of the necessary authorizations and rankings.

How the selection works

The procedure involves a public competition based on qualifications and examinations. The overall score is up to 100 points, with exams and qualification assessments: the theoretical-practical exam is 40/100 and the performance exam is 35/100, both of which must be passed with a minimum score. In addition to the exams, the commission evaluates professional qualifications and artistic-cultural qualifications for a maximum of 25 points. The exams are public and include an interview and a piano recital, with programs chosen by the candidate and based on the instructions in the announcement. A multiple-choice computer and English language test is also included. The final ranking will include successful candidates and eligible candidates; if the successful candidates are unavailable, the procedure may proceed by scrolling through the eligible candidates. The amending decree indicates that the procedure is governed by the regulations and references to Presidential Decree 83/2024; therefore, the timing and phases may depend on the adoption of any authorizations.

Deadline and how to apply

The updated deadline is October 10, 2026, at 23:59 PM. The original deadline was October 4, 2026, at 23:59 PM, but was reopened and amended by the decree of September 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the InPA single recruitment portal, after registering and authenticating with SPID, CIE, or CNS. It is essential to complete your CV on the portal and provide a certified email address, a personal email address, and a telephone number. Applications already submitted remain valid, but may be modified or supplemented by the new deadline.

What to check before applying

Before submitting your application, please check: the updated version of the call for applications on InPA and the Conservatory's noticeboard; any amendment decrees; confirmation that the main requirements have been met; the availability of documents to attach (qualifications, services, self-certifications), and the program information for the performance exam. For complete details on the exams, indexed subjects, and the evaluation grid, we recommend consulting the full text of the call for applications and the attachments available on InPA.

Required documents and steps: Online application on InPA; Online CV; provide certified email (PEC), email address, and contact information; Attachments A and B with self-certifications; Declarations regarding qualifications and services; any preferred or reserved qualifications; for foreign qualifications, certification or equivalent by the deadline; performance test program and request for compensatory measures, if necessary, to be submitted in advance.

Official sources and updates: consult InPA, the Conservatory's website, and the AFAM competitions portal for any additions or changes; the presence of a participation fee is not indicated in the basic announcement. The procedure and future contracts depend on the adoption of the authorization decree provided for by Presidential Decree 83/2024.

Final note

This article summarizes the data published and verified at the time of writing. To check for any updates or changes—including deadlines, tests, reservations, and required documents—please check the competition's official page on InPA and the Conservatory's notice board.

Offer source: InPA.