Assistant Professor of Music Education

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music Education

Department

Music Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-15

Job Description Summary

Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education to join an evolving music program committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, collaboration, and innovation.

Job Description

Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education to join an evolving music program committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, collaboration, and innovation.

The successful candidate will 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.

The candidate is also encouraged to demonstrate strength in an additional area of expertise that complements and expands the Department of Music’s existing programs, curricular offerings, and creative or scholarly activities.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Teach undergraduate music education courses as assigned, including foundational coursework such as Introduction to Music Education and instrumental methods courses.
• Teach additional courses based on departmental priorities and the candidate’s expertise, interests, and additional area(s) of strength.
• Supervise student teachers and coordinate clinical experiences in public school settings.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and contribute to a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
• Serve as faculty advisor for professional student music organizations.
• Develop and sustain an active agenda of scholarship, research, and/or creative activity consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Identify, develop, and pursue appropriate internal and external grant opportunities and other sources of funding to support scholarly, creative, pedagogical, and program initiatives.
• Contribute service to the Department of Music, College of Creative Arts, University, profession, and broader community as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, and program initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

• 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.

About the Program

At Miami University, the Music Education program cultivates the next generation of inspiring music educators. Through a dynamic blend of performance, pedagogy, scholarship, and real-world teaching experiences, students are empowered to create meaningful musical experiences for diverse learners. With close faculty mentorship and strong partnerships with local schools, the program fosters creativity, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to music-making and education.

For more information, visit the Miami University Department of Music website.

The College of Creative Arts at Miami University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary community encompassing departments in art, architecture and interior design, emerging technology in business and design, music, and theatre, alongside a vibrant ecosystem of centers and institutes, including the Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design, Fashion Institute, Armstrong Institute for Emerging Technology, and the Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, as well as the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum and a nationally recognized Performing Arts Series.

The College takes an innovative, career-focused approach that integrates emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Through industry partnerships and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the College of Creative Arts prepares graduates to lead in the creative industries.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy (two page max)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Teaching demonstration videos may be requested at a later stage of the search and should not exceed 10–15 minutes in length.

Inquiries may be addressed to Jeremy Jones, Chair of the Search Committee, at jeremyd.jones@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications will begin 10/15/26 and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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