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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safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
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, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
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to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
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website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

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relevant and applicable labor law information.