Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education44796BR
Position DescriptionThe School of Music in the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Education and Strings position to begin September 1, 2026. This is a music education position (strings specialist) that encompasses duties in the music education courses, as well as the possibility to teach applied upper strings to music majors.
Position DescriptionThe School of Music in the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Education and Strings position to begin September 1, 2026. This is a music education position (strings specialist) that encompasses duties in the music education courses, as well as the possibility to teach applied upper strings to music majors.
About the UniversityFounded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the CollegeThe J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts comprises the School of Art, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre & Dance. With more than 120 faculty members and approximately 1,050 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal M.F.A., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Our unique Ph.D. program in Fine Arts provides interdisciplinary education for students interested in engaging with multiple art forms or combining methodologies from the arts and sciences or arts and humanities. For more information, visit
www.vpa.ttu.edu. The J.T. Margaret Talkington College is a
Values Culture Organization.
About the Department/School/AreaThe School of Music is NASM accredited and offers the B.A. in Music, the B.M. in Music with concentrations in Music Education, Composition, Performance, and Theory, the M.M. in Music Education, the M.M. in Music with concentrations in Composition, Conducting, Music Theory, Musicology, Piano Pedagogy, and Performance, the D.M.A. with tracks in Composition, Conducting, Performance, and Piano Pedagogy, the Ph.D. in Music Education, the Ph.D. in Fine Arts with concentrations in Arts Administration, Music Education, Musicology, and Music Theory, the Undergraduate Minor in Music, Undergraduate Certificates in Community Arts Entrepreneurship, Jazz Studies, and World Music, and Graduate Certificates in Early Music Performance Practice, Woodwind Specialty and Piano Pedagogy. A faculty of 61 full-time professors serves approximately 335 undergraduate students and 175 students involved in graduate study. The University Library contains a wide array of music resources, including musical scores, recordings, videos, and instructional media. For more information, visit
www.depts.ttu.edu/music.
Major/Essential FunctionsAt Texas Tech University, the Visiting Professor title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring position of a limited duration, usually one semester or academic year. Visiting faculty are expected to perform instructional duties, engage with students, and participate in unit-level meetings and business. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate level.
Faculty Qualifications- Earned doctorate in music education or related field prior to the start date of the position.
- Demonstrated experience as a string specialist in music education.
- Record of a minimum of three years of successful EC-12 public/private school teaching experience as a string music educator.
Preferred QualificationsIn addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching applied lessons in upper strings, violin preferred.
- Demonstrated skills as a performer in upper strings, violin preferred.
- Successful teaching of string pedagogy-related courses at the university level.
- Experience leading and participating in community engaged scholarship, such as string-project and after School-Programs, or other
Duty PointTTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
To apply, visit workattexastech.comAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.jeid-a0f4368f2506ab459bd474c351ab88e2
