Music Education - Assistant Professor

POSITION TITLE:

Music Education - Assistant Professor

COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,000. USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Faculty

DEPARTMENT:
Academic Affairs Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/01/2025.

The School of Music in the College of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Northern Colorado invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music Education to begin in August, 2026. We seek an inspiring teacher-scholar who will contribute to the UNC's long-standing tradition of excellence in music education, a program that has proudly prepared and supported a significant percentage of music educators in the state and region.

Position Summary:

The University of Northern Colorado School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor. Completion of a terminal degree is required by May 31, 2026. We seek an expert in Music Education with a broad concept of musicianship, preferably with a background in either General Music teaching or Strings education. UNC offers degrees in Music Education, Jazz Studies, Performance, Latinx Music, and Music Business, among others.

Candidates must be able to teach a diverse group of students and create an equitable and safe environment that fosters belonging.

With a history of excellence and leadership in arts and education, the School of Music is a community of students, teachers, artists, scholars, and music industry professionals. Our 40 full-time and 30 adjunct faculty teach and support over 350 music majors pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in programs including performance, music education, jazz studies, music business, composition, theory, and history & literature;

and certificate programs in Music Technology and Arts Entrepreneurship. Primarily housed in historic Frasier Hall, our facilities include a fully equipped and professionally managed recording studio and the new Campus Commons Performance Hall. We adhere to the values of College of Performing and Visual Arts:
Creative Thinking, Belonging & Justice, Integrity, Sustaining Relationships, and Tradition & Transformation.

Job Duties:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, including culturally responsive pedagogy.

Supervise and mentor student teachers, advising them on professional development and career preparation.

Foster a strong sense of belonging and communityamong music education students, supporting their growth as inclusive and reflective educators.

Contribute to curriculum development, program initiatives, and partnerships with K-12 schools.

Pursue an active agenda of scholarly and/or creative activity in music education, with potential for regional, national, or international impact.

Collaborate with faculty across the School of Music and engage with community stakeholders.

Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal Degree in Music Education or ABD with an expected completion date of May 31, 2026

3 years of successful experience teaching music education in a college setting

3 years of successful experience teaching in K-12 schools

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering community in educational settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of successful teaching experience in music in K-12 schools

Demonstrated expertise in General Music or Strings

Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education at the university level

Experience supervising student teachers

Experience with community outreach and recruitment

Thesis/dissertation advising experience

Emerging or established record of scholarship and professional activity in music education.

Contact and Final date to receive applications

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025

Applicants will submit a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy as well as their qualifications and experience; a curriculum vitae; a diversity statement; and a list of references. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%.

These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and…