Assistant Professor of Instruction of Music Education

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Instruction of Music Education

2026089

NTL

San Marcos

College of Fine Arts and Communication

School of Music

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and student-centered teacher to serve as a non-tenure-line Assistant Professor of Instruction of Music Education (Student Success). The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate music education courses in area of specialization.
• Supervise student teachers.
• Lead student success initiatives, including serving as a resource for students, planning Musicians Forum/Somos Músicos recitals, and arranging guest speakers (health, wellness, etc.), among other activities.
• Serve as Associate Director for Student Success.
• Provide service to the School of Music, including recruitment.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

• Master’s degree in music education or related field.
• A minimum of three years of successful EC-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience working with individuals from various backgrounds.

• Experience teaching university courses in area of specialization.
• Proven record of mentorship and supervision of university music education students.
• Background in curriculum development and innovation.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For full consideration, please submit the following items by March 24, 2026.

• Cover Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Student Success.
• Contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references.
• Unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all earned university degrees.

Full-Time

August 16, 2026

03/07/2026

04/04/2026

Yes

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