Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education

Position Title:
Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
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Position Type:
Regular
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About the Role:
The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position in Instrumental Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a dynamic and collaborative educator committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
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Northern Kentucky University seeks a dynamic and collaborative educator committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.

- Teach undergraduate courses in music education and instrumental music education, which may include methods, conducting, pedagogy, supervision of student teachers, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Teach undergraduate courses in a secondary area of expertise, including: applied lessons, music history, music theory, ensemble conducting, or aural skills
- Coordinate the instrumental music education program and collaborate with faculty across performance and education areas.
- Engage in recruitment and retention efforts for the music education program.
- Demonstrate a trajectory of active research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
- Participate in program, college, and university service.
- Advise undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum development.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Music Education ( ABD   considered) or comparable terminal degree.
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K–12 instrumental music.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Record of scholarship that includes an established or emerging record of publications and/or presentations at state/regional/national conferences.
- Commitment to empowering diverse learners for economic and social mobility.
- Familiarity with current pedagogy, trends, and technologies in music education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising student teachers or coordinating field experiences.
- Collegiate-level teaching experience
- Record of scholarly activity in music education.
Application Materials A letter of application outlining the candidate’s qualifications for this position, including their primary and secondary area(s) of expertise. Curriculum Vita Contact information of three to five references A professional teaching philosophy that includes a statement addressing how the candidate’s work contributes to NKU’s core values listed below:
- We will promote a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence in all that we do.
- We will engage in honest, fair, and ethical behavior with integrity at the heart of every decision and action.
- We will foster a community of belonging where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
- We will approach our work—how we teach, engage and serve—with creativity and innovation.
- We will maintain a climate of collegiality built on respect and characterized by open communication and shared responsibility.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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