Open Rank Faculty Position in Music Education Frost School of Music – University of Miami

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.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in instrumental music education and other courses aligned with expertiseor 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 theSchool 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 strategicleadership 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 anational/international scholarly profile.
For Associate/Full Professor: established record of publications, presentations, graduateadvising, 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.

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