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Slippery Rock University

Music Education Faculty Member (.73) Spring 2026 | I02427

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, United States

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 24, 2025.

Posting Information Posting Number: I02427

Classification Title: Music Instructor (Music Education)

Working Title: Music Education Faculty Member (.73) Spring 2026 | I02427

Employee Group: Faculty

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Location: Main Campus

Department: Music

Pay Rate

Employment Type: Temporary PT

Work Schedule: Brass Methods courses MW mornings. Observing student teachers in the field (TBD).

Position Summary The SRU Music Department seeks a dynamic and experienced public school educator with a background in brass pedagogy to teach brass methods courses and observe student teachers in the field. The ideal candidate will combine practical classroom expertise with a passion for preparing future music educators, offering both pedagogical instruction and mentorship to ensure students’ success in their teaching careers.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree in Music Education

Experience teaching music in a PK-12 public-school setting

Experience teaching, training, and mentoring future music educators

Commitment to the education of diverse populations

Successful performance in an interview

Successful Background checks

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Music Education

Significant experience teaching music in PK-12 public schools

Significant experience teaching, training, and mentoring future music educators

Posting Date: 09/26/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled: No

Respect for Individuals in the Community Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 24, 2025.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Teaching Philosophy

Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Other Document

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)

Artist Statement

Sample Syllabus and Class Assignments

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