Assistant Professor of Instruction in Music Education (Music
Education and Student Teaching Coordinator)
Job Posting Number: 2027045APF
Position Description
The School of
Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging,
creative, collaborative, and dedicated educator to serve as a
non-tenure-track, assistant professor of instruction of Music
Education (Student Teaching Coordinator).
The successful candidate will provide leadership in two primary
areas: music education and coordination of the music student
teaching program. The position is designed as a balanced assignment
(50% administrative/50% instructional) that supports both the
preparation of future music educators and the successful
administration and supervision of student teaching experiences
across all specialization areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Coordinate the music student/clinical teaching program,
including managing student/clinical teaching placements,
communicating with the College of Education, collaborating with
cooperating teachers and university supervisors, organizing
seminars, and overseeing program policies, procedures, and
assessment processes.
• Teach undergraduate courses in music education in area of
specialization (courses may include Marching Band Techniques,
Instrumental Performance Literature, Instrumental Arranging, Music
Teaching in various Classroom Contexts, or Foundations of Music
Education).
• Supervise and mentor student/clinical teachers in field
placements.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, accreditation, and
assessment efforts within the Music Education area and the School
of Music.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the
School of Music.
The university seeks candidates whose professional backgrounds
include strong organizational skills, a history of effective
communication, dedication to an effective team, and a willingness
to be part of a university community.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Music Education or a closely related
field.
• Minimum of three years of successful EC-12 teaching
experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in music education and music program
organization.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills necessary
to work effectively with student/clinical teachers, the College of
Education, and cooperating teachers.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a
variety of individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctorate in Music Education or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching instrumental music education courses at the
collegiate level.
• Experience coordinating, supervising, or mentoring
student/clinical teachers, interns, or early-career music
educators.
• Experience leading student/clinical teaching seminars or
overseeing field-based teacher preparation experiences.
• Demonstrated excellence in music program organization and
development.
• Proven record of mentorship and supervision of university music
education students.
• Proven record of program management and/or organization at the
collegiate level or equivalency.
Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled? No
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or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your
first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many
more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly
resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a
variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks
offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and
voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.
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