Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

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As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Department of Music

Departments Website:

of Job Duties: The Department of Music in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a standard academic workload of 100% teaching up to four classes per semester. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and graduate music education methods and other courses based on departmental needs. The role also involves interacting with local public-school teachers and working with student teachers. Responsibilities may also include advising undergraduate honors theses as well as masters theses and research projects. Initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity for reappointment that will be based on performance and continued need. The University is especially seeking candidates who can enhance the excellence of the academic community.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Music Education from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

• A demonstrated record of public-school experience (3-5 years) with expertise in general music pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized training/certifications in general music pedagogies (Orff Kodaly Dalcroze Music Learning Theory Modern Band)

• Significant experience in university teaching (method courses student-teacher supervision graduate advising)

• Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g. American Orff-Schulwerk Association NAfME State MEA)

• An understanding of 21st century classroom technologies and teaching strategies

• An ability to contribute in a secondary area such as music therapy woodwind brass or strings

Additional Information:

About the Department
The University of Arkansas Department of Music is housed in the George and Boyce Billingsley Music Building located in the heart of the Universitys flagship campus in Fayetteville. The Department has been a chartered member of Pi Kappa Lambda since 1984 and the University of Arkansas has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1951. Home to over 350 music major and minor students the department has a faculty of over 50 nationally and internationally recognized scholars pedagogues and musicians. The program offers degrees at the bachelors and masters levels as well as a doctorate degree in conducting and a one-year graduate performers certificate. Through generous support from alumni and friends the Department of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2010 the third SEC school to earn this distinction.

The Department presents a number of recognized ensembles many of which have toured nationally and internationally. The Razorback Marching Band originally formed as a Cadet Corps Band in 1874 is the largest and most visible of the ensembles performing for thousands of Razorback fans most weekends during the fall semester. Schola Cantorum the Universitys longest running choral ensemble was founded nearly 70 years ago. The Department also offers Inspirational Chorale and three additional choirs University Symphony Orchestra Opera Theatre Latin American Music Ensemble World Music Ensemble Jazz Orchestra four concert bands including the Wind Ensemble and a variety of chamber music groups for students. The Department of Music faculty and students present hundreds of performances per year on and off campus and are embedded members of the music community in the region. For more information please visit will include:
100% Teaching

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title) Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Daniel Abrahams search committee chair

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by December 8 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Daniel Abrahams at

Applicants must submit:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Link to accessible YouTube video recording of classroom teaching.
List of three professional references (name title email address and phone number)

Review of applications will begin December 8 2025 and will continue until position is filled.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes