Assistant Professor of Music Education, Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: College of Arts & Sciences: Music
Description
The Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Music Education (General Music Specialist), beginning August 1, 2026.
The UTC Department of Music is a vibrant community of performers, scholars, and educators committed to excellence in teaching, research, creative work, and service. It offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Therapy, Performance, and Composition, as well as the M.M. in Music Education. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic faculty committed to fostering musical excellence, advancing innovative pedagogy, and contributing to the cultural vitality of the region and beyond.
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education, including General Music Methods, Technology for Music Educators, Research Methods in Music Education, and/or Studies in Music Curricula.
Additional teaching/advising responsibilities may include:
- Serving as Director of the Kodály Institute at UTC
- Teaching courses in foundation studies (e.g., Aural Skills, Music Theory, Music History and Literature), in accordance with the candidate’s expertise and Department needs
- Supervising student teachers
- Directing graduate research projects
- Advising music education majors
The candidate is expected to build meaningful relationships with the local K-12 education community, offering clinics and workshops to area in-service teachers and facilitating field experiences for preservice teachers.
Faculty in the Department of Music are expected to serve on department, college, and campus committees; pursue an active and ongoing agenda of scholarly or creative activity in their field; maintain memberships in regional and national professional organizations; and contribute to the Department’s recruitment and retention efforts, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Music or Music Education (PhD, DMA). ABD candidates will be considered, with completion expected by August 1, 2026.
- Three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 school settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring future music educators and fostering collaboration across the music education community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five or more years of successful teaching experience in K-12 school settings, with evidence of broad and innovative approaches to curriculum and instruction. Elementary experience preferred.
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate music education courses.
- Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
- Knowledge of and expertise in a wide variety of technology used in music education settings.
- Certification in Kodály (preferred), Orff, and/or Dalcroze approaches.
- Evidence of research activity with the potential for regional, national, or international impact.
Application Instructions
- Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV), including up-to-date personal contact information
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
- Link(s) to video(s) of teaching (K-12 and/or collegiate settings), no more than 20 minutes
- Names, titles, and email addresses for three professional references
Review of materials will begin on February 1, 2026.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Link to job posting: https://apply.interfolio.com/178958
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