Assistant Professor of Teaching - Instrumental Music Education
About The Position
Wayne State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Instrumental Music Education for a one-year position in the Department of Music, beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach instrumental music education and instrumental techniques courses, place and supervise student teachers and coordinate other fieldwork experiences; participate in area recruitment initiatives, such as our annual High School Honor Band event; steward relationships with local and state music teachers; and attend in-house and off-campus music education events, such as the Michigan Music Conference and the Midwest Clinic. The candidate may also be asked to participate in department committees, audition and recruiting activities, and other service assignments.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Music Education with an emphasis in instrumental music (ABD considered)
- Teaching experience in an elementary, middle school or high school environment
- College-level teaching experience (may include graduate-student teaching appointments)
- Experience with current classroom instructional technology
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising student teachers or field placements
- Band and/or orchestra conducting experience
- Experience with contemporary pedagogical practices and inclusive music education
- Experience teaching in urban and/or culturally diverse public-school settings
Responsibilities
- Teach instrumental music education and instrumental techniques courses
- Place and supervise student teachers and coordinate other fieldwork experiences
- Participate in area recruitment initiatives, such as our annual High School Honor Band event
- Steward relationships with local and state music teachers
- Attend in-house and off-campus music education events, such as the Michigan Music Conference and the Midwest Clinic
- Participate in department committees, audition and recruiting activities, and other service assignments
Benefits
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
