Assistant Professor of Music Education

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music Education

Department

Music Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education to join an evolving music program committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, collaboration, and innovation.

Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education to join an evolving music program committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, collaboration, and innovation.

The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate music education curriculum, maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment, mentor students, and participate in service to the Department of Music, College of Creative Arts, University, and profession.

The candidate is also encouraged to demonstrate strength in an additional area of expertise that complements and expands the Department of Music's existing programs, curricular offerings, and creative or scholarly activities.

• Teach undergraduate music education courses as assigned, including foundational coursework such as Introduction to Music Education and instrumental methods courses.
• Teach additional courses based on departmental priorities and the candidate's expertise, interests, and additional area(s) of strength.
• Supervise student teachers and coordinate clinical experiences in public school settings.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and contribute to a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
• Serve as faculty advisor for professional student music organizations.
• Develop and sustain an active agenda of scholarship, research, and/or creative activity consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Identify, develop, and pursue appropriate internal and external grant opportunities and other sources of funding to support scholarly, creative, pedagogical, and program initiatives.
• Contribute service to the Department of Music, College of Creative Arts, University, profession, and broader community as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, and program initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Doctorate in Music Education or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Minimum of three years of successful K-12 instrumental music teaching experience.

• Evidence of the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of the potential to establish and sustain a program of scholarly, research, and/or creative activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.
• Demonstrated success teaching music education at the collegiate level.
• Experience with curriculum development, program coordination, or supervision of clinical and student-teaching experiences.
• A student-centered approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring.
• Evidence of emerging or established scholarly activity in music education.
• Demonstrated strength in an additional area of musical, pedagogical, scholarly, or creative expertise that would complement and broaden the Department of Music's existing strengths and curricular offerings.
• Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues, schools, and community partners.

At Miami University, the Music Education program cultivates the next generation of inspiring music educators. Through a dynamic blend of performance, pedagogy, scholarship, and real-world teaching experiences, students are empowered to create meaningful musical experiences for diverse learners. With close faculty mentorship and strong partnerships with local schools, the program fosters creativity, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to music-making and education.

For more information, visit the Miami University Department of Music website.

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