Assistant Professor of Music Education

Eastern New Mexico University•Main Campus - Portales, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position starting in Fall 2027. Teaching will include undergraduate courses in music education, including but not limited to Teaching Secondary School Music – Choral Emphasis, Teaching Secondary School Music – Instrumental Emphasis, Teaching Elementary School Music, Introduction to Music Education, and other teaching as appropriate to the applicant’s experience, which may include Applied Lessons, Music Appreciation, and other music courses. This position affords coordination of nearly fifty music education students, and duties will include observation of student teaching/field experiences. Other duties include overseeing a community music academy, coordinating a summer music camp, acting as liaison to the College of Education and Technology, and other duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean. This is a residential position with campus presence expected. The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Music Education degree – Choral with K-12 licensure, the Bachelor of Music Education degree– Instrumental with K-12 licensure, the Bachelor of Science in Music degree, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree – Instrumental, Piano, or Voice.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Music Education, ABD may be considered
Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, and mentor students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
Consistent record of creative/scholarly activity
K-12 teaching experience

Nice To Haves

University-level teaching experience
More than 5 years of K-12 teaching experience

Responsibilities

16-credit annual teaching load
Advise student academic progress
Administration of a community music academy, including coordination of a summer music camp
Leadership for the music education program
Observation of student teaching/field experiences
Continued scholarly activity (publications, presentations, or creative work) is expected
Continued professional development is expected
Service to department, college, university committees, and professional organizations is expected
Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, and student recruitment and retention efforts
Regular and predictable attendance required
Other duties as assigned by the department chair or dean