Assistant Professor – Music Education

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

. Contribute to the undergraduate music education curriculum .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Music Education with a focus on undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring. Proven ability to engage in scholarly activity and collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate In Music EducationK–12 Instrumental Music Teaching ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentUndergraduate Teaching ExcellenceStudent-Centered Approach

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Hard Skills

Teaching Music Education CoursesSupervising Student TeachersCoordinating Clinical ExperiencesGrant WritingResearch Activity

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAdvisingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background CheckE-Verify Employment Requirements

Industry Keywords

Music Education CurriculumCreative ActivityDepartment of MusicCollege of Creative ArtsProfessional Student Music Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the undergraduate music education curriculum
Maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment
Mentor students and participate in service to the Department of Music, College of Creative Arts, University, and profession
Teach undergraduate music education courses, including Introduction to Music Education and instrumental methods courses
Teach additional courses based on departmental priorities and the candidate’s expertise and interests
Supervise student teachers and coordinate clinical experiences in public school settings
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Serve as faculty advisor for professional student music organizations
Develop and sustain an active agenda of scholarship, research, and/or creative activity
Identify, develop, and pursue internal and external grant opportunities and other funding sources
Contribute service to the Department of Music, College of Creative Arts, University, profession, and broader community
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, and program initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in Music Education or a closely related field by the date of appointment
Minimum of three years of successful K–12 instrumental music teaching experience
Evidence of the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching
Evidence of the potential to establish and sustain a program of scholarly, research, and/or creative activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment
Demonstrated success teaching music education at the collegiate level
Experience with curriculum development, program coordination, or supervision of clinical and student-teaching experiences
A student-centered approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring
Evidence of emerging or established scholarly activity in music education
Demonstrated strength in an additional area of musical, pedagogical, scholarly, or creative expertise that would complement and broaden the Department of Music’s existing strengths and curricular offerings
Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues, schools, and community partners
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy (two page max)
A criminal background check is required
Must satisfy E-Verify employment requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit eligible
Tenure-track appointment
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Smoke- and tobacco-free campuses