Assistant Professor of Practice of Music Education

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice of Music Education, specializing in Music Education (K-12 General Music). This full-time, non-tenure-track position will contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education. This faculty position is dedicated to teaching two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education, student teacher observation, and student teacher seminar. In addition to these classes, other potential teaching responsibilities may include keyboard competency specific to music education, graduate courses in music education, musicianship classes in music education, and other related music education courses.

This faculty member is expected to proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors; cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placements; place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching; develop and maintain record of refereed scholarly engagement within the field of music education appropriate to a 10% effort distribution; maintain and develop partner relationships with the CSU School of Education; Participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in general music education within the United States. Faculty rank and title are commensurate with degree status.