Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education
About The Position
The Department of Music in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a standard academic workload of 100% teaching, up to four classes per semester. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and graduate music education methods, and other courses based on departmental needs. The role also involves interacting with local public-school teachers and working with student teachers. Responsibilities may also include advising undergraduate honors theses, as well as master’s theses and research projects. Initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity for reappointment that will be based on performance and continued need. The University is especially seeking candidates who can enhance the excellence of the academic community. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Music Education from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
- A demonstrated record of public-school experience (3-5 years) with expertise in general music pedagogy
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training/certifications in general music pedagogies (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Music Learning Theory, Modern Band)
- Significant experience in university teaching (method courses, student-teacher supervision, graduate advising)
- Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g. American Orff-Schulwerk Association, NAfME, State MEA)
- An understanding of 21st century classroom technologies and teaching strategies
- An ability to contribute in a secondary area such as music therapy, woodwind, brass, or strings
Responsibilities
- Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and graduate music education methods, and other courses based on departmental needs.
- Interacting with local public-school teachers and working with student teachers.
- Advising undergraduate honors theses, as well as master’s theses and research projects.
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
