Assistant Professor of Music Education

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education, anticipated to begin Autumn 15, 2027. The position is based on the Columbus campus and focuses on instrumental music teacher education. The successful candidate will bring expertise in instrumental music education, professional experience teaching PreK–12 school band, and a background in brass, woodwind, and/or percussion pedagogy. The role contributes to undergraduate and graduate music education programs, preparing future educators and developing graduate students as researchers. Experience across broader instrumental settings and practices is welcome, including jazz ensembles, modern band, culturally specific or community-based ensembles, improvisation, and music technology. Regular conducting of a School of Music ensemble is not part of the anticipated assignment.

The faculty member will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, supervise field experiences and student teachers, advise graduate research, and maintain a productive program of research, scholarship, and/or creative inquiry appropriate to a research-intensive university. The role also contributes to curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, outreach and partnerships, and service to the School of Music, College, university, and profession. The successful candidate will help prepare educators to support learners with varied backgrounds, experiences, interests, and needs.

Requirements

• Doctorate in music education or a closely related field completed by the time of appointment; ABD candidates may apply if degree completion is expected by August 15, 2027.
• A record of successful PreK–12 instrumental music teaching grounded in a school setting.
• A background in brass, woodwind, and/or percussion pedagogy.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, a sustained program of research, scholarship, and/or creative inquiry appropriate to a research-intensive university.
• Experience mentoring students in academic, professional, and/or research contexts.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of successful PreK–12 instrumental music teaching experience.
• Experience teaching at the postsecondary level and/or advising graduate research.
• Experience connecting established instrumental music education with contemporary, community-based, culturally specific, informal, interdisciplinary, or digitally mediated forms of music making.
• Evidence of successful collaboration across disciplines and with schools, communities, professional organizations, or other partners.
• Evidence of resourcefulness, adaptability, and responsiveness to contemporary practices and the evolving landscape of education and music making.
• Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students and advising graduate research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in instrumental music education and other areas consistent with expertise and program needs.
• Prepare and mentor future music educators for established and emerging instrumental settings through coursework, field experiences, and curriculum development.
• Connect educational theory, research, musicianship, and classroom practice to strengthen music teacher preparation.
• Supervise student teachers and students completing early field experiences.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including graduate research, theses, and dissertations as appropriate.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in areas of expertise.
• Develop and maintain a productive program of research, scholarship, and/or creative inquiry commensurate with expectations at a research-intensive university.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development in response to changes in schools, communities, technologies, musical practices, and the profession.
• Participate in recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate music education students.
• Initiate, sustain, and advance outreach, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives within the School of Music, across the university and its regional campuses, and with schools, communities, and professional organizations.
• Help prepare music educators to support learners with varied backgrounds, experiences, interests, and needs.
• Contribute to the service mission and shared work of the School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, university, and profession.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Work-life balance policies, programs, and resources.

What This Job Offers

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