Assistant Professor in Music Education; string emphasis

Assistant Professor in Music Education (string emphasis)

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Posting Number: F2557P

Working Title:

Assistant Professor in Music Education (string emphasis)

Department:
Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Georgia, a flagship university chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, is among the leading institutions of higher education in the United States, ranked among the top public universities. Its main campus in Athens, Georgia is located approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. The university employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff and serves more than 41,000 students.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral music studies, supporting a vibrant community of students, faculty, and scholars.

Position type, employment, and benefits:
External retirement plan; contract type: academic (9 months); tenure status: tenure track; salary: advertised; effective end date: for limited-term postings; anticipated start date: 08/01/2026; job posting date: 11/14/2025; job closing date: open until filled.

Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor

FLSA:
Faculty

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Music Education (or equivalent). ABD will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates with a master’s degree in music education may be considered if they demonstrate documentation of accomplishments and expertise beyond the K‑12 teaching minimum and have been approved for a terminal degree exception.
• A minimum of 3 years K‑12 teaching experience.
• Prior or active teaching certification in the United States.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Certification (or seeking) in Suzuki and/or other relevant pedagogies.
• At least one year of experience teaching secondary general music, guitar, or non‑major general music courses.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in college‑level teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in string education pedagogy.
• Demonstrated expertise in instrumental music teacher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in student teaching supervision.
• Demonstrated success in working with pre‑service music teachers.
• Clear research agenda and demonstrated success through publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated background in working collaboratively and effectively with students and faculty.
• Evidence of successful community partnerships and recruitment efforts.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment that serves a community of students with a variety of majors, career paths, and backgrounds.

• Teach string education courses.
• Assist in Instrumental Field Experience courses.
• Supervise student teachers in surrounding counties.
• Oversee teaching in the String Project.
• Teach other courses within areas of expertise such as guitar, secondary general, and/or technology in music education.
• Actively contribute to the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and Music Education areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing qualifications and experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining relevant credentials and experience.
• Statement of teaching philosophy related to music education in the P‑k‑12 setting and pre‑service teacher training.
• Contact information for three professional references (title, email address, phone number).
• Links to an online portfolio/website, which must include:

• Teaching video footage for string education (maximum 20 continuous minutes from…