Assistant Professor of Music Education
About The Position
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
