Assistant Professor Choral/Vocal Music Education

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma • Highland Heights, KY

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Choral/Vocal Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. We seek a dynamic and collaborative educator committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.

Requirements

• PhD, DME, or DMA in Music Education (ABD considered).
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K–12 choral music.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Record of scholarship that includes an established or emerging portfolio of publications and/or presentations at state/regional/national conferences.
• Familiarity with current pedagogy, trends, and technologies in music education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising student teachers or coordinating field experiences.
• Collegiate-level teaching experience.
• Record of scholarly activity in music education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in music education and choral music education, which will include methods, pedagogy, supervision of student teachers, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Teach undergraduate courses in a secondary area of expertise. Courses may include: applied lessons, music history, music theory, ensemble conducting, or aural skills.
• Coordinate the choral music education program and collaborate with faculty across performance and education areas.
• Engage in recruitment efforts for the music education program through fostering positive relationships with public school music educators and their programs.
• Demonstrate a trajectory of active research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
• Participate in service to the program, college, and profession.
• Advise undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree