Assistant Professor, Music Education

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education. We’re on a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations. Our multi-faceted approach to education offers a wealth of opportunities, with over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. We’re committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas’s rich tapestry, reflecting our dedication to serving the state’s varied population while enhancing the quality of our institution.

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 percent of employee salary.
 

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Department:

Music and Theatre

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Music and Theatre at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education, Full Time Faculty beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will instruct undergraduate music education courses as well as other courses contingent upon the candidate’s expertise, interest, and department needs. The successful candidate will help promote student recruitment and be active in service to the university, community, and profession. The position reports to the Department Head of Music and Theatre.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience for Appointment as Assistant Professor: Terminal degree in Music Education or closely related field with valid active teacher license in Music. Demonstrated professional profile as an educator and scholar.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Manage the music education program in the department.
• Work with the School of Education to facilitate communication between the faculty, students, and administration.
• Oversee student internships.
• Instruct music education courses, including, but not limited to, secondary instrumental methods and/or secondary vocal methods, introduction to music education, elementary music methods, and marching band and jazz techniques and/or choral literature.
• Teach other classes contingent upon the candidate’s expertise, interest, and needs of the department.
• Actively recruit to the department.
• Build positive relationships with area music educators.
• Participate in advising activities.
• Be active in scholarly and/or creative activities.
• Be active in service to the university, community, and profession.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Expertise and experience in music education, including secondary instrumental and/or secondary vocal methods and elementary music instruction.
• Rules and regulations regarding teacher licensure
• Understand current research in music education
• Demonstrated excellence in collegiate teaching and recruitment
• Basic computing skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Adept at using online platforms, including university systems and social media
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, students, staff, and the larger community.
• Active scholarly or creative productivity.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Working Relationships: In the typical workday, the successful candidate will interact with the faculty of the Department of Music and Theatre, faculty in the School of Education, students in the department, and occasionally faculty across campus. The successful candidate will also work with local music educators through student internships.

 

List Employees Supervised: N/A

 

Special Job Dimensions: Work performed primarily in an office and classroom setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer, the skills necessary to be a music education expert, and has good interpersonal skills to work with students, faculty, and staff. The employee is active throughout the day requiring frequent standing. Vision demands may include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 50 pounds. Routine work schedule Monday through Friday, often working nights and weekends.

 

Background Check Requirements. Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check.

 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

$54,000 - $56,000 commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes