ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by Dec. 15, 2026. Applications received after Dec. 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON.

This position is in the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Music Department is located within the newly renovated URI Fine Arts Center, which houses the Music, Theater, and Art departments. Learn about the URI Music Department at: https://web.uri.edu/music/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Music at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music Education, a full-time tenure-track appointment beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year, starting July 1, 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, with an emphasis in primary or secondary education, as well as teaching other courses to be determined by departmental needs and applicant's qualifications. This faculty member will maintain an active research/creative activity agenda. This faculty member will also serve as the department's liaison to the College of Education and will participate in departmental committees and events.

DUTIES:

• Serve as Director of Music Education; in conjunction with the College of Education, coordinate curriculum alignment, certification requirements, assessment practices and field placements for practicums.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education.
• Develop and maintain an active research/creative activity agenda.
• Teaching other courses to be determined by departmental needs and/or applicant's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Terminal degree in music (PhD, EdD, or DMA) or ABD status.
2. Minimum record of three years of successful teaching experience at the primary or secondary level in public schools or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated potential for research and/or creative activities appropriate to the field.
4. Experience with use of technology in the music education classroom.

PREFERRED:

1. Record of success teaching music education at the collegiate level.
2. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with regional music educators.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with flexible attitude and ability to work collaboratively.
4. Experience with and expertise in teaching music production and music technologies in the primary or secondary classroom setting.
5. Ability to teach other courses depending on the applicant's qualifications and departmental needs.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

Department: Music

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

1. Cover letter (maximum length 2 pages).
2. Curriculum Vitae.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Position Number: 106686

Posting Number: F00533

Posting Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17256