Northern Kentucky University
Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
Northern Kentucky University, Newport, Kentucky, United States, 41076
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
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.
We will promote a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence in all that we do.
We will engage in honest, fair, and ethical behavior with integrity at the heart of every decision and action.
We will foster a community of belonging where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We will approach our work-how we teach, engage and serve-with creativity and innovation.
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 (), 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
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2025F807
Job Open Date
10/13/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link
postings/15197
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
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.
We will promote a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence in all that we do.
We will engage in honest, fair, and ethical behavior with integrity at the heart of every decision and action.
We will foster a community of belonging where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We will approach our work-how we teach, engage and serve-with creativity and innovation.
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 (), 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
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2025F807
Job Open Date
10/13/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link
postings/15197