Open-Rank Faculty Position in Music Education

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

11d

About The Position

The Frost School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured appointment in Music Education at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek a dynamic music educator-scholar with a strong background in instrumental music education who demonstrates a record of teaching excellence, active scholarship, and collaborative leadership. We especially welcome candidates whose work advances inclusive, community-engaged music education and strengthens partnerships with PK-12 programs. Candidates appointed at the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for Department Chair.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in music education by August 15, 2026.
• At least three years of successful K-12 school instrumental music teaching.
• Evidence of effective collegiate teaching and supervision of student teachers.
• For Assistant Professor: evidence of or strong potential for developing a national/international scholarly profile.
• For Associate/Full Professor: established record of publications, presentations, graduate advising, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Documented success in building PK-12 or interdepartmental partnerships.
• Experience with teacher licensure/certification processes.
• Evidence of inclusive, student-centered, and community-engaged practices.
• Potential to secure external funding to support research or partnerships.
• In addition to instrumental music education, we seek candidates who can broaden the department’s expertise in one or more of the following areas: Popular music education Innovative technologies in music education Music learning and pedagogy Community music

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in instrumental music education and other courses aligned with expertise or departmental need.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate music education students (e.g., theses/dissertations, student teaching, capstone exams).
• Sustain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications, national/international presentations, and, where appropriate, competitive funding.
• Provide departmental leadership on state certification issues in collaboration with the School of Education and Human Development and PK-12 partners.
• Contribute service to the department, Frost School, the University, and the profession (e.g., state/national organizations).
• If appointed as Department Chair (Associate/Full Professor only): Provide strategic leadership for the department, including curriculum and degree development, interdepartmental collaboration, and technology-enhanced/online education initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees