Assistant Professor of Music Education

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division School of Music

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date December 1, 2026

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae that includes a list of courses taught
• Contact information for three references
• Research agenda statement
• Teaching philosophy statement

Supporting Materials:
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

The School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education
.

This nine-month, tenure-track position will begin in August 2027.

The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a public Carnegie R1 research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg and a coastal campus in Long Beach. It has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1938. The School of Music offers the B.A., B.M., and B.M.Ed. degrees, the M.M. and M.M.E., and the D.M.A. in performance and pedagogy and in conducting.

Students perform in ensembles that include the USM Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, the Southern Chorale, the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company, and The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band. More than 40 full-time faculty perform, present, and publish nationally and internationally and bring that work into the studio and classroom. The School enrolls students from a wide range of backgrounds, from across Mississippi and around the world.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 13, 2026
.

Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joseph

E. Jones (joseph.e.jones).

• This faculty member will teach both undergraduate and graduate music education courses as well as conduct research that contributes to the field.
• Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, supervising student teachers, supervising graduate student research, engaging in professional activities and service to the School, community, and profession, and participating in the planning and implementation of School business.

Ph.D. or equivalent in Music Education by the time of appointment.

Minimum of three years of K-12 music teaching experience.

• Familiarity with (or ability to learn) Canvas, the university's online learning management systems (LMS).
• Familiarity with (or ability to learn) Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams.
• Familiarity with university-level recruitment and/or retention strategies.

Five or more years of K-12 music teaching experience, especially in elementary/general.

Training or certification in elementary/general music pedagogies (e.g., Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, Modern Band, world drumming, or similar approaches).

Evidence of successful instruction of undergraduate and/or graduate music education courses.

Evidence of successful research activity in the field.

Record of both in-person and online teaching.

Brass or woodwind teaching experience.

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

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