Open-Rank Faculty Position In Music Education

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Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

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

Rank and Salary

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Materials and Submission

A cover letter addressing fit (teaching, research, leadership, if applicable) A Curriculum Vitae A list of 4-5 references with contact information

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. However, the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Expected start date: August 15, 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Carlos Abril at c.abril@miami.edu.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty