Assistant Professor of Music Education

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Music Program, housed within the School of Literary and Performing Arts (SLPA) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor/Director of Music Education, with a secondary emphasis in instrumental performance and/or conducting. This position will administer the music education program, which includes advising music education majors, serving as a liaison between the Music Program and School of Education, observing student teachers, and cultivating positive relationships with area K-12 music educators and school district staff. The successful candidate will participate in recruitment to promote the growth of the Music Program. The School of Literary and Performing Arts is committed to providing a learning environment that prepares students to be artists, educators and innovators for the 21st century. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

PhD or other terminal degree in music education or a related field; ABD considered
Experience teaching at the college or university level
Knowledge of music education licensure practice and student-teaching protocols
Ability to administer student teaching assignments and supervise in the field
Ability to teach introductory and advanced-level classes in Music
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision
Computer literacy; familiarity with technology commonly used in music education settings
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and collegiality
Ability to recruit for the Music program; develop and support student initiatives
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience administering university-level music education programs
3 years of K-12 music education experience
Experience conducting an instrumental ensemble
Experience working with a diverse student population
Involvement in national, state, and regional professional music organizations

Responsibilities

Teach Foundations of Music Education, Teaching General Music; instrumental/ensemble classroom methods and instrumental/ensemble techniques as well as courses for the School of Literary & Performing Arts as needed
Supervise student teachers
Perform additional duties such as undergraduate conducting, applied instruction, general education, and ensemble direction based on expertise and workload
Serve as liaison between the School of Education and the School of Literary & Performing Arts
Maintain active membership in professional music organizations, such as the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA), the International Society for Music Education (ISME), or the College Music Society (CMS)
Contribute to the discipline through guest clinics, workshops, conducting appearances, publications, presentations, or other scholarly or creative efforts
Other duties as assigned
Administer the music education program
Advise music education majors
Serve as a liaison between the Music Program and School of Education
Observe student teachers
Cultivate positive relationships with area K-12 music educators and school district staff
Participate in recruitment to promote the growth of the Music Program