Part-time Assistant Professor of Music (Music Education)

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

The Institute of Music at DePauw University invites applications for a part-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. Master’s degree in music education and public school teaching experience are required. Ph.D. (completed by August 2026) in music education is preferred; those with completed Master’s and ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The Institute of Music specifically seeks candidates to teach Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula in the fall as well as Senior Seminar for Music Educators and observation of student teachers in the spring.

DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1,850 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School, which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices.

Candidates should submit through Workday: a cover letter summarizing qualifications; CV; and an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references may be requested at a later date.

Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. Review of applications will begin June 16 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Caroline Jetton, Director of the Institute of Music, at cjetton@depauw.edu with any questions.