Instructor​/Assistant Professor; FTT - Director of Music Education

Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor (Full-Time Temporary) - Director of Music Education

Application Review Date: March 16, 2026

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H‑1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Instructor/Assistant Professor (FTT) – Director of Music Education, focused on Elementary / General Music Education. This Full‑Time Temporary Faculty position begins August 2026 and is renewable. The Director leads the undergraduate music education program, collaborating with music faculty and the Department Chair. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate music education courses, supervising student teachers, coordinating clinical field experiences, and overseeing program logistics. The program emphasizes a balanced student‑teaching model with seven weeks in elementary settings and seven weeks in secondary settings, preparing graduates for the K‑12 job market.

Additional teaching duties may include learning theories, practicum, ear training (ETSS), class piano, or other areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Program curricular direction is established collaboratively and may evolve over time based on the strengths, experience, and vision of the Director.

• ABD or earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Music Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• A minimum of five years of diverse K‑12 public school teaching experience, primarily in Elementary/General Music Education.
• Demonstrated pedagogical alignment with an Ear Training and Sight Singing (ETSS) framework; preference given to candidates with experience in Music Learning Theory (MLT).
• Evidence of administrative ability to manage program logistics, including student teaching placements, curricular coordination, and assessment.
• College‑level teaching experience in music education is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental teaching needs beyond music education in collaboration with the Department Chair and faculty.

• ABD or earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Music Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• A minimum of five years of diverse K‑12 public school teaching experience, primarily in Elementary/General Music Education.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application reviews begin March 16, 2026 and remain open until filled.

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