Position Title
Assistant Professor Choral/Vocal Music Education
Position Type
Regular
About the Role
The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Choral/Vocal Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. We seek a dynamic and collaborative educator committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in music education and choral music education, which will include methods, pedagogy, supervision of student teachers, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Teach undergraduate courses in a secondary area of expertise. Courses may include: applied lessons, music history, music theory, ensemble conducting, or aural skills.
- Coordinate the choral music education program and collaborate with faculty across performance and education areas.
- Engage in recruitment efforts for the music education program through fostering positive relationships with public school music educators and their programs.
- Demonstrate a trajectory of active research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
- Participate in service to the program, college, and profession.
- Advise undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum development.
Required Qualifications
- PhD, DME, or DMA in Music Education (ABD considered).
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K–12 choral music.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Record of scholarship that includes an established or emerging portfolio of publications and/or presentations at state/regional/national conferences.
- 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 (All documents can be added in the same documents box)
- A letter of application outlining the candidate’s qualifications for this position, including their primary and secondary area(s) of expertise.
- Curriculum Vitae
- A professional teaching philosophy that includes a statement addressing how the candidate’s work would contribute to NKU’s core values and empower diverse learners.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
