Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer in Music
About The Position
Penn State Behrend’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to hire a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer of Music beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities of the job include teaching undergraduate courses in their area of expertise (typical teaching load is four courses per semester), advising students, and providing service to the school, college, and University. Teaching assignments will be at the undergraduate level. Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in music, or related field by the appointment start date and have teaching expertise in music. Directing the campus and pep bands will also be part of the workload for this position. Applicants may have the ability to teach in other courses in their area of expertise. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area’s economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in music, or related field by the appointment start date
- Teaching expertise in music
- Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach in other courses in their area of expertise
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate courses in their area of expertise (typical teaching load is four courses per semester)
- Advising students
- Providing service to the school, college, and University
- Directing the campus and pep bands
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
