"Assistant Professor of Music Education"

Position Announcement

The Music Department at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor of music education, starting Fall Semester 2026. The goal of the UT Music Education program is to prepare innovative and qualified K-12 music educators. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://music.utahtech.edu.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours of music education and other music courses within areas of expertise per academic year plus the equivalent of three credit hours or more in institutional service as defined by the College of Fine Arts.
• Serve as liaison with Utah Tech Education Department and State Office of Education to assure conformity with teacher licensing and related requirements.
• Work with the Education Department on practicum and student teaching placement and oversight.
• Assist in recruiting, advising, retention, and placement of students.
• Participate in course and program assessment.
• Perform campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department, division, and other administrative unit meetings, service on committees, and adherence to campus policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Music Education. ABD considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in Music Education.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the college or university level.
• Oral and written communication skills that contribute to a collaborative working environment among students, staff, and colleagues.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $60,000-$63,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins November 10, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.