Assistant Professor, Music Education

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Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work
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holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement
programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent
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Department:Music and Theatre

Department's Website:

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.

Salary Information:

$54,000 - $56,000 commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three
Professional References (name, email, business title),
Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

HR

479-788-7080

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of
Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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University does not discriminate in its education programs or
activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of
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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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:Yes