Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education

Northern Kentucky University • Full-time • Highland Heights, KY, US • 1m ago

Department: School of the Arts

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Position Number: tbd

Purpose of Position

The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position in Instrumental Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic and collaborative educator committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in music education and instrumental music education, which may include methods, conducting, pedagogy, supervision of student teachers, and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
Teach undergraduate courses in a secondary area of expertise, including: applied lessons, music history, music theory, ensemble conducting, or aural skills
Coordinate the instrumental music education program and collaborate with faculty across performance and education areas.
Engage in recruitment and retention efforts for the music education program.
Demonstrate a trajectory of active research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
Participate in program, college, and university service.
Advise undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Music Education (ABD considered) or comparable terminal degree.
Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 instrumental music.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Record of scholarship that includes an established or emerging record of publications and/or presentations at state/regional/national conferences.
Commitment to empowering diverse learners for economic and social mobility.
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

A letter of application outlining the candidate's qualifications for this position, including their primary and secondary area(s) of expertise.
Curriculum Vita
A professional teaching philosophy that includes a statement addressing how the candidate's work contributes to NKU's core values listed below.
1. We will promote a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence in all that we do.
2. We will engage in honest, fair, and ethical behavior with integrity at the heart of every decision and action.
3. We will foster a community of belonging where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
4. We will approach our work-how we teach, engage and serve-with creativity and innovation.
5. We will maintain a climate of collegiality built on respect and characterized by open communication and shared responsibility.
Contact information of three to five references

Review of applications will begin on Nov 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions, please get in touch with Dr. Adam White (whitea45@nku.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education: ABD

Preferred Education: Doctorate

Requisition Number: 2025F807

Job Open Date: 10/13/2025