Assistant Professor of Music Education

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The Department of Music at Florida Atlantic University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music to lead, coordinate, teach, and support the teaching, service, and outreach efforts of the Bachelor of Music Education degree. This new hire will coordinate with educational partners, including the College of Education, area K-12 schools, and the state Department of Education. Research and creative interests may include music education, as aligned with the applicant’s area of expertise; a performance profile as an instrumentalist, vocalist, and/or conductor; and other areas of creative output, where applicable. Further information about the Department can be found at: www.fau.edu/music

Requirements

Earned a PhD in Music Education
Demonstrated expertise in music education (either K-12 teaching, higher education, or both), including experience supervising or coordinating field experiences/practicum.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience at the college level
Record of publication in the music education field

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Bachelor of Music Education Program, including placements and supervision of practicum students and student teachers, and the planning, scheduling, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the music education curriculum.
Teach courses in music education methods and pedagogy.
Maintain visibility as a researcher and teacher at the state, national, and international levels.
Coordinate with partners in the College of Education.
Serve as liaison with K-12 schools, community music partners, and other external organizations (e.g., school districts, professional associations, etc.).
Facilitate program reporting to the Florida Department of Education.
Effectively recruit, retain, and mentor undergraduate students.

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