ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required
Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been
filled. First consideration will be given to applications
received by Dec. 15, 2026. Applications received after Dec. 15,
2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are
not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls
approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate
programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as
well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of
Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of
Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both
campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.
URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of
Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON.

This position is in the Department of Music in the
College of Arts and Sciences. The Music Department is located
within the newly renovated URI Fine Arts Center, which houses the
Music, Theater, and Art departments. Learn about the URI Music
Department at: https://web.uri.edu/music/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Music at the University of Rhode Island invites
applications for an Assistant Professor of Music Education, a
full-time tenure-track appointment beginning in the 2027-2028
academic year, starting July 1, 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education,
with an emphasis in primary or secondary education, as well as
teaching other courses to be determined by departmental needs and
applicant's qualifications. This faculty member will maintain an
active research/creative activity agenda. This faculty member will
also serve as the department's liaison to the College of Education
and will participate in departmental committees and events.

DUTIES:

• Serve as Director of Music Education; in conjunction with the

College of Education, coordinate curriculum alignment,
certification requirements, assessment practices and field
placements for practicums.

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music

education.

• Develop and maintain an active research/creative activity

agenda.

• Teaching other courses to be determined by departmental needs

and/or applicant's qualifications.

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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Terminal degree in music (PhD, EdD, or DMA) or ABD status.

2. Minimum record of three years of successful teaching experience
at the primary or secondary level in public schools or
equivalent.

3. Demonstrated potential for research and/or creative activities
appropriate to the field.

4. Experience with use of technology in the music education
classroom.

PREFERRED:

1. Record of success teaching music education at the
collegiate level.

2. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with regional
music educators.

3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with flexible
attitude and ability to work collaboratively.

4. Experience with and expertise in teaching music production and
music technologies in the primary or secondary classroom
setting.

5. Ability to teach other courses depending on the applicant's
qualifications and departmental needs.

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EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment
to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In
furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the
state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts
to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as
to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All
employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to
protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may
request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits
office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay
Services at 711.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track,
Permanent

Department: Music

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your
online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter (maximum length 2 pages).

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

Note: References will be upon request by the search
committee.

Position Number: 106686

Posting Number: F00533

Posting Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17256

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