Open-Rank Faculty Position in Music Education

<h2><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Current Employees:</u></b></span></h2><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click </span><a href="https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld" target="_blank">here</a> <span>to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this </span><a href="https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf" target="_blank"><span>tip sheet</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p><span>The Frost School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured appointment in Music Education at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek a dynamic music educator-scholar with a strong background in instrumental music education who demonstrates a record of teaching excellence, active scholarship, and collaborative leadership. We especially welcome candidates whose work advances inclusive, community-engaged music education and strengthens partnerships with PK-12 programs. Candidates appointed at the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for Department Chair.</span></p><ul><li>Teach courses in instrumental music education and other courses aligned with expertise or departmental need.</li><li>Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate music education students (e.g., theses/dissertations, student teaching, capstone exams).</li><li>Sustain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications, national/international presentations, and, where appropriate, competitive funding.</li><li>Provide departmental leadership on state certification issues in collaboration with the School of Education and Human Development and PK-12 partners.</li><li>Contribute service to the department, Frost School, the University, and the profession (e.g., state/national organizations).</li><li>If appointed as Department Chair (Associate/Full Professor only): Provide strategic leadership for the department, including curriculum and degree development, interdepartmental collaboration, and technology-enhanced/online education initiatives.</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Earned doctorate in music education by August 15, 2026.</li><li>At least three years of successful K-12 school instrumental music teaching.</li><li>Evidence of effective collegiate teaching and supervision of student teachers.</li><li>For Assistant Professor: evidence of or strong potential for developing a national/international scholarly profile.</li><li>For Associate/Full Professor: established record of publications, presentations, graduate advising, and leadership.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Documented success in building PK-12 or interdepartmental partnerships.</li><li>Experience with teacher licensure/certification processes.</li><li>Evidence of inclusive, student-centered, and community-engaged practices.</li><li>Potential to secure external funding to support research or partnerships.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Areas of Expertise</b></p><p>In addition to instrumental music education, we seek candidates who can broaden the department’s expertise in one or more of the following areas:</p><ul><li>Popular music education</li><li>Innovative technologies in music education</li><li>Music learning and pedagogy</li><li>Community music</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Rank and Salary</b><br />Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.</p><p></p><p><b>Application Materials and Submission</b></p><p>A cover letter addressing fit (teaching, research, leadership, if applicable) A Curriculum Vitae A list of 4-5 references with contact information</p><p></p><p>Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. However, the search will remain open until the position is filled.</p><p></p><p>Expected start date: August 15, 2026</p><p></p><p>If you have any further questions, please contact Carlos Abril at [email protected].</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0">Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. </span>Click <a href="https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html" target="_blank">here</a> for additional information.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Job Status:</span></b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Employee Type:</span></b></p>Faculty