Assistant Professor of Music Education, General - Department of Music

Description

The Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga invites applicants for the tenure-track position of
Assistant Professor of Music Education (General Music
Specialist), beginning August 1, 2027 .

The UTC Department of Music is a vibrant community of performers,
scholars, and educators committed to excellence in teaching,
research, creative work, and service. It offers undergraduate
degrees in Music Education, Music Therapy, Performance, and
Composition, as well as the M.M. in Music Education. The successful
candidate will become part of a dynamic faculty committed to
fostering musical excellence, advancing innovative pedagogy, and
contributing to the cultural vitality of the region and
beyond.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses in Music Education, including General Music
Methods, Research Methods in Music Education, and/or Studies in
Music Curricula.

Pending the applicant’s interest and experience, additional
teaching and advising responsibilities may include:

• Serving as Director of the Kodály Institute at UTC
• Teaching other undergraduate music education courses, such as

Technology for Music Educators

• Teaching courses in foundation studies (e.g., Aural Skills,

Music Theory, Music History and Literature), in accordance with the
candidate’s expertise and Department needs

• Supervising student teachers
• Directing graduate research projects
• Advising music education majors

The candidate is expected to build meaningful relationships with
the local K-12 education community, offering clinics and workshops
to area in-service teachers and facilitating field experiences for
preservice teachers.

Faculty in the Department of Music are expected to serve on
department, college, and campus committees; pursue an active and
ongoing agenda of scholarly or creative activity in their field;
maintain memberships in regional and national professional
organizations; and contribute to the Department’s recruitment and
retention efforts, both at the undergraduate and graduate
levels.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music or Music Education (PhD, DMA). ABD

candidates will be considered, with completion expected by August
1, 2027.

• Three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 school

settings.

• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring future music educators and

fostering collaboration across the music education community .

Recommended Qualifications:

• Five or more years of successful teaching experience in K-12

school settings, with evidence of broad and innovative approaches
to curriculum and instruction. Elementary experience
preferred.

• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate music education

courses.

• Experience in curriculum development and program

assessment.

• Knowledge of and expertise in a wide variety of technology used

in music education settings.

• Certification in Kodály (preferred), Orff, and/or Dalcroze

approaches.

• Evidence of research activity with the potential for regional,

national, or international impact.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including up-to-date personal contact

information

• Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
• Link(s) to video(s) of teaching (K-12 and/or collegiate

settings), no more than 20 minutes

• Names, titles, and email addresses for three professional

references

Review of materials will begin on November 30, 2026 .

About Us

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one
of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model
for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many
regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment
with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree
programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral
levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown
redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably
linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic
development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer
Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors
College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing
to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support.
Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development
in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first
and only university in the country with access to a managed,
commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an
artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus
and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national
reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as
a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and
partnerships create real impact.

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