Assistant Professor, Music Education

Faculty
- Non-Tenure

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas
- Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education. We’re on a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations. Our multi-faceted approach to education offers a wealth of opportunities, with over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. We’re committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas’s rich tapestry, reflecting our dedication to serving the state’s varied population while enhancing the quality of our institution.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Music and Theatre

The Department of Music and Theatre at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education, Full Time Faculty beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will instruct undergraduate music education courses as well as other courses contingent upon the candidate’s expertise, interest, and department needs. The successful candidate will help promote student recruitment and be active in service to the university, community, and profession.

The position reports to the Department Head of Music and Theatre.

Required Education and/or Work Experience for Appointment as Assistant Professor: Terminal degree in Music Education or closely related field with valid active teacher license in Music. Demonstrated professional profile as an educator and scholar.

• Manage the music education program in the department.
• Work with the School of Education to facilitate communication between the faculty, students, and administration.
• Oversee student internships.
• Instruct music education courses, including, but not limited to, secondary instrumental methods and/or secondary vocal methods, introduction to music education, elementary music methods, and marching band and jazz techniques and/or choral literature.
• Teach other classes contingent upon the candidate’s expertise, interest, and needs of the…