Assistant Professor, Music Education

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

1d • $54,000 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music and Theatre at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning August 2027. The position instructs undergraduate music education courses and may teach other courses based on the candidate’s expertise and interests and the department’s needs. The successful candidate will manage the department’s music education program, support student recruitment, and contribute service to the university, community, and profession. The position reports to the Department Head of Music and Theatre.

The role includes coordinating with the School of Education, overseeing student internships, advising students, building relationships with area music educators, and engaging in scholarly and/or creative activity. Work is primarily in an office and classroom setting, with a routine Monday-through-Friday schedule that often includes nights and weekends. The position requires consistent, on-time attendance and may involve other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Music Education or a closely related field.
• Valid, active teacher license in Music.
• Demonstrated professional profile as an educator and scholar.
• Expertise and experience in music education, including secondary instrumental and/or secondary vocal methods and elementary music instruction.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding teacher licensure.
• Understanding of current research in music education.
• Demonstrated excellence in collegiate teaching and recruitment.
• Basic computing skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Proficiency with online platforms, including university systems and social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with colleagues, students, staff, and the broader community.
• Active scholarly or creative productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the music education program in the department.
• Work with the School of Education to facilitate communication among faculty, students, and administration.
• Oversee student internships.
• Instruct music education courses, including secondary instrumental and/or vocal methods, introduction to music education, elementary music methods, marching band and jazz techniques, and/or choral literature.
• Teach other classes based on expertise, interest, and departmental needs.
• Actively recruit students to the department.
• Build positive relationships with area music educators.
• Participate in advising activities.
• Engage in scholarly and/or creative activities.
• Provide service to the university, community, and profession.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere through teamwork-oriented conduct and communication and provide leadership to subordinates.
• Maintain consistent, on-time attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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