Assistant Professor of Teaching - Instrumental Music Education

Job Details

Wayne State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Instrumental Music Education for a one-year position in the Department of Music, beginning in August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach instrumental music education and instrumental techniques courses, place and supervise student teachers and coordinate other fieldwork experiences; participate in area recruitment initiatives, such as our annual High School Honor Band event; steward relationships with local and state music teachers; and attend in-house and off-campus music education events, such as the Michigan Music Conference and the Midwest Clinic. The candidate may also be asked to participate in department committees, audition and recruiting activities, and other service assignments.

Qualifications:

Terminal degree in Music Education with an emphasis in instrumental music (ABD considered); teaching experience in an elementary, middle school or high school environment; college-level teaching experience (may include graduate-student teaching appointments); and experience with current classroom instructional technology.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and a list of five references (including names, addresses and contact information) must be submitted through Wayne Talent at https://jobs.wayne.edu. Applicants may also provide links to conducting videos or teaching materials, as desired.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position begins on August 18, 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to: Mickayla Chapman, Chair Music Education Search Committee Department of Music mickayla.chapman@wayne.edu

Preferred qualifications:

Experience supervising student teachers or field placements; band and/or orchestra conducting experience; experience with contemporary pedagogical practices and inclusive music education; experience teaching in urban and/or culturally diverse public-school settings.