"Non-Tenure-Track Position in Elementary Music Education, Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, Fall"

Description

Nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.

Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in elementary/general music methods and additional undergraduate and graduate courses in area(s) of expertise, coordinating field experience courses, and supervising elementary and middle school music student teachers/interns.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Doctorate/PhD or ABD in music education or related area;
2. expertise and training in elementary music education;
3. successful teaching experience as an elementary music educator.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Successful teaching experience in a music teacher education program
2. Experience with elementary music teaching methodologies.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this deadline may not receive full consideration. Applicants should submit a one-page letter of interest via Interfolio, a curriculum vitae, and a list of 3-5 references with contact information. Select candidates may be asked to provide brief examples of research and videos of collegiate teaching.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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