Assistant Professor of Music; Music Education Teacher

Assistant Professor of Music (Music Education Teacher)

The Conservatory of Music of Brooklyn College – City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Music Teacher Education (MTE). The appointment will be as Assistant Professor of Music.

The responsibilities of the MTE faculty will be directing our graduate and undergraduate Music Education programs, teaching Music Education courses and other courses, supervising student teachers, serving as academic advisor for Music Education students, and taking a primary role in revising our Music Education curricula. MTE faculty are expected to provide academic and career advisement to students and prepare them to achieve certification and employment as music educators.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Music Teacher Education and college teaching experience. Experience teaching music K‑12 in New York City public schools or another urban public school system is preferred. NY State teacher certification or eligibility is required. We are also especially interested in candidates with some experience in African American, Jazz, Latin, popular music, musical theater, music technology, or world musics.

The Conservatory of Music of Brooklyn College consists of 200 students from traditional and nontraditional backgrounds. It, like Brooklyn College more broadly, unequivocally supports a creative learning environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are seeking a faculty member committed to teaching our diverse students, including those from nontraditional student populations. In recognition of the harmful effects of historical and ongoing biases, we are committed to dismantling social and cultural barriers and are in solidarity with anti‑racist efforts at Brooklyn College and beyond.

Brooklyn College is located on the unceded lands of the Munsee Lenape and Canarsie people.

Please direct questions to Professor Malcolm Merriweather, Search Committee Chair: M.Merriweather
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• Doctorate in Music Teacher Education
• NY State Teacher Certification (K-12, Special Subjects) or eligibility

• Experience teaching in the New York City or another urban public school system
• Some college level teaching experience
• Some experience with curriculum design

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

$79,598 - $102,017;
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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Applicants should upload the following in .docx or pdf format:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Finalists will be asked to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their recommenders.

January 12, 2026

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location Brooklyn College